How many health inspections has SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE had?

SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE ever been shut down?

Yes, SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE?

The most frequently cited violations at SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE

5900 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT H, Sarasota, FL 34231

Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: KIRBY CAFE LLC · License: SEA6804606

SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE in Sarasota, FL has 21 inspections on record with 186 total violations (8.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

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Data current as of November 22, 2024

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE
Date	Reason	Reopened
Dec 12, 2019	Rodent activity	07:57:00

Inspection History (21)

Nov 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Emergency Closures (1)

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