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BARNES & NOBLE CAFE

200 N CATTLEMEN RD, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-360-7185

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6805882
Grade history
NOV 23
SEP 24
SEP 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023002075Dec 27, 2022Feb 3, 2023$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black/pink mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink un kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed a license #6019764 for Palm Beach Gardens posted. The current license #6805882 for this cafe is not at this establishment.
Basic/50-09-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv items stored on the floor in the kitchen next to the metro shelf in the right corner.
Basic/25-05-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.