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BIG OLAF CREAMERY

5208 OCEAN BLVD, Sarasota FL 34242 · (941)349-9392

Last inspected Oct 2, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6802030
Grade history
JUL 23
MAR 24
SEP 24
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/24. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/24. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid spray can under hand sink near front counter. Manager removed.
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use.Bathrooms marked out of order to public. Manager stated employees can use until broken pipe is fixed.
Basic/32-09-5/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Manager corrected by placing on dunnage rack.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Intermediate/22-38-5
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on ice machine white ice shield in machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed single use cups on floor in dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager removed to shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks in Reachin Cooler with customer toppings. Manager corrected by relocating.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bins of cones stored on floor in front counter area. Manager corrected by relocating.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed approximately 2'x 4" hole on bottom wall just inside rear door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of plastic cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager corrected by placing on shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.