BARNES & NOBLE CAFE
200 N CATTLEMEN RD, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-360-7185
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023
4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023002075 | Dec 27, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink un kitchen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.