The Breakfast Cottage
2301 N Tamiami Trl, Nokomis, FL 34275 · Permanent Food Service · License 6805353
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection3 intermediate, 2 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed employee using hand wash sink to dilute sanitizer bucket.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Observed spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottles with purple liquid not labeled at the hostess stand and in the front prep area of the kitchen.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one of the three Food Manager certifications expired. Discussed renewal certification with operator.
Basic2
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Observed sanitizer solution at 500ppm. Operator diluted the solution to 300ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Observed expired license displayed 01/2023. License is current on the system.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.