CMX CINEBISTRO SIESTA KEY

Name: CMX CINEBISTRO SIESTA KEY
Address: 3501 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 1100, SARASOTA, FL, 34239, US
Rating: 59.1

3501 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 1100, SARASOTA, FL 34239

License #6805616

🍽️ American ℹ️

59.1 Grade F / 100

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September 30, 2026 · 5 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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CMX CINEBISTRO SIESTA KEY in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 43 total violations — 8 critical, 15 major, 20 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 30, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Observed Caesar dressing made with shell eggs not noted on menu. Chef corrected with asterisks.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed walkin cooler gaskets soiled.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucets not working at hand sink next to inside bar.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed espresso machine draining into hand sink. Chef removed drain.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line cold holding fresh mozzarella 50F, Caesar dressing 54F. Chef discarded Caesar dressing and iced mozzarella.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside ice machine. Observed by manager.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container without handle used as scoop in panko crumbs.
[06-09-1] 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 thawed tuna in vacuum bag not cut. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[22-41-4] 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 0 ppm at bar and main dishwashing machines. Added chemical and corrected both to 100ppm.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
[22-53-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed quaternary bucket at 0ppm, employee corrected to 300ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
[11-27-4] 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.Printed in English and Spanish.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dishwashing area.
[11-26-1] 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.Emailed to Manager.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Raphael Rivera no training certificate working 2 years.