The Toasted Yolk Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited The Toasted Yolk Cafe 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting The Toasted Yolk Cafe on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter.
29-34-4
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. Observed butter chips out at 6:00am not marked. Manager marked container. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar dish machine at 0ppm, sanitizer bucket empty. Manager changed and corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer shield and slicer blade guard with food debris on handles. Both cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar hand sink with strainer set up in it. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line first reach in cooler top.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer under compressor.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed scoop in water at 107F. Manager adjusted dial higher. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
45
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch raw egg then continue to work touching clean utensils. Cook washed hands and changed gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over cooked mushrooms on bakers rack in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. New manager no written plan. Emailed plan and manager filled out and labeled butter chips and cracked eggs out for 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plastic cup without handle in bulk rice container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic spoon in flour with handle in flour. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
58
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed chlorine at 0 ppm. Manager changed out empty container and chlorine retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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. Observed no time mark on butter chips. Reviewed using time with manager.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in first reach in cooler on cook line, cold holding feta 50F, sausage 51F. Cook placed items in lower unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup and soufflé cup in sugar without handles. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon still in packages and defrosted on cook line in drawer. Cook placed cut in each package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
58
Nov 1, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed dishwasher at 25ppm chlorine sanitizer after several washes. Person in charge called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed potato casserole in warmer box at 123F. Cook reheated to 171F and turned up Warner box. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed splitter on mop sink without vacuum breaker on hose side.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no manager on duty with more than 4 employees working. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels and hand dryer not working in men's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in water at 107F . Person in charge turned up crock pot. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Observed license displayed at bar with expiration date of 12/1/23
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container without handle in brown sugar bulk container. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
41
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Cut melon 56F at front counter. Manager relocated to refrigeration. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee added hat after instruction. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
74
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed dish machine at 0 ppm chlorine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.**Warning** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed hashbrown potatoes in warmer box at 122F . Employee reheated to 166F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 butter at front counter held under time without plan. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.Observed all hood filters out and in dish washing area. **Warning**
14-72-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed sealed salmon not cut or removed from packaging. Operator cut packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Observed sanitizing buckets on floor on cook line. Operator corrected by doubling. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed handle in brown sugar container. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
55
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Nov 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 broken tiles at entrance to Walkin Cooler at right side.
36-17-5
95
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Toasted Yolk Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Toasted Yolk Cafe on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Toasted Yolk Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Toasted Yolk Cafe.
How does The Toasted Yolk Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Toasted Yolk Cafe most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Toasted Yolk Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Toasted Yolk Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Toasted Yolk 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 The Toasted Yolk Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Toasted Yolk Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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