Millie's Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Millie's Cafe 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cooked sausage on cook line in cold warmer at 73F. Employee placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee ladies room.
31B-02-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple hood filters in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed case of eggs, melons, and onions on floor in preparation and storage areas. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed gaskets soiled and torn on 2 of 3 doors on reach in cooler on cook line.
23-03-4
52
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing and pulling away near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed no drain plug. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
90
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler next to restaurant food.
12B-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed buildup of debris under flange on top of dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing and pulling away near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
74
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed #10 can of black olives dented approximately 1/2" on top seam. Operator removed from storage for credit.
01B-01-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving missing from walk in cooler to men's employee bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bags/pocketbooks under shelf next to clean equipment storage.Employees removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gasket on middle door of 3 door reach in cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged and pulling away outside next to walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
58
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed no coving in hallway by dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
90
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.Observed operator crack eggs without changing gloves. Changed gloves and washed hands after education. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on butter out by poached egg station at 70F. Operator removed to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in hot box Hot Holding Quiche 108F, employee moved to refrigerator.Quiche was made an hour earlier. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed no coving in hallway by dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed pocket book next to single use to go containers on shelf next to employee refrigerator. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-11-4
50
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed flat if shell eggs stored over cooked ham slices in double door reachin cooler in preparation area. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs unmarked on expo window shelf and next to poaching station without time mark or written plan. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed shell eggs out for less than 1 hour.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not locate time plan. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed coving missing in dry storage area. Manager stated repair is scheduled.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
52
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed no cove molding between bathroom and back door in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
90
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan in English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.DId not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreements in English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing coving between employee bathrooms and by rear door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink in Reachin Cooler next to quiche warmer not segregated. Employee corrected by placing in labeled food pan. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall cover peeling away from wall between employee bathrooms.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer in hallway to Dishwashing Machine area.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
64
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed cook washing hands with cold water. Educated cook and he turned on the hot water to finish washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cracked Shell eggs no hand wash and changing gloves. Cook washed hands and changed gloves after education. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quiche hot held at 120F. Product cooked within an hour. Chef turned up unit to properly heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed shell eggs next to stove for less than half hour. Eggs returned to cooler, emailed operator time as public health control plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing coving at Dishwashing Machine and rear exit. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil tubs on floor in dry storage area and case of vegetables on floor in Walkin Freezer . Chef moved items from the floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Millie's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Millie's Cafe on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Millie's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Millie's Cafe.
How does Millie's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Millie's Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Millie's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Millie's Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Millie's Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Millie's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Millie's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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