CAFE AMICI DOWNTOWN
1371 MAIN ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 9542226
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked potatoes in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Chef removed the potatoes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Espresso machine in the bar area soiled.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Very low hot water pressure at the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area.
Equipment in poor repair. Can opener holder in the back kitchen area rusted.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the dry storage area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield on both lights in the dishwasher area missing.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in the dishwasher area not smooth and cleanable.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon removed from its commercial packaging stored over pasta in the reach in freezer next to the cook line. Chef placed the salmon below the pasta.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping clothe sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Chef replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area. Chef placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Chef stated the beef was cooked on 10/15. Chef placed a date mark on the beef.
Equipment in poor repair. Can opener and holder rusted.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the dry storage area not smooth and durable.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in the dishwasher area missing a cover/shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nozzle holders in the bar area soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in the dishwasher area not smooth and durable.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg plant stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Chef stated the egg plant was cooked on 2/11. Chef placed a date mark on the eggs plant.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the dry storage area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in the dishwasher area missing.
Stored food not covered. Containers of marinara stored in the walk in cooler uncovered. Chef covered the containers.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Food containers stored next to the hand washing sink in the cook line area. Employee removed the containers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light Shield missing in the dishwasher area.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw veal stored over unwashed potatoes in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the veal.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items stored in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Employee removed the items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area and next to the cook line. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sinks.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Food containers stored next to the hand washing sink in the cook line area. Employee removed the containers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light Shield missing in the dishwasher area.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Slicer blade soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna stored in the walk-in cooler with no date mark. Person in charge stated the lasagna was prepared on 4/23. Person in charge placed a date mark on the lasagna.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in the dishwasher area missing a light shield.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled a baguette with their bare hands. Employee voluntarily discarded the baguette.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles and holsters in the bar area soiled.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in the dishwasher area missing.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area soiled.
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.