CAFE ON ST ARMANDS
431 ST ARMANDS CIR, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.953.2164
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020011540 | Mar 3, 2020 | Jun 17, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw salmon change their gloves then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized washed their hands and change their gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the chicken.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Chef discarded the tuna.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of dish machine sanitizer stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Chef removed the bottles of liquor.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Chef discarded the tuna.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw beef roast in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the beef roast above the ground beef.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the bar area. Chef placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink on the cook line. Chef placed soap at the hand wash sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the dishwasher area.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest emitting strip stored next to containers of food in the dry storage area. Chef removed the pest strip.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of syrup in the coffee bar area. Chef removed the spray bottle.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink on the cook line. Chef placed soap at the hand wash sink.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Oysters on the half shell stored over heavy cream in the reach in cooler of on the cook line. Employee removed the cream. Raw beef stored over cooked duck in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the duck.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) stored on ice on the cook line. Chef stated the eggs had been stored on ice for 45 minutes. Chef placed the eggs in a. reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room behind the sprayer hose soiled.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest emitting strip hung next to clean pans in the back preparation area. Chef removed the strip.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper fully thawed stored in the walk in cooler. Chef discarded the snapper.
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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper fully thawed stored in the walk in cooler. Chef discarded the snapper.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer how's ad the dish machine soiled.
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room behind and next to the sprayer hose soiled.
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Stainless steel cleaner stored next to clean plates next to the cook line. Manager removed the bottle.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on the floor in the wait station area. Manager placed the items on a shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room behind and next to the sprayer hose soiled.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors in the dishwasher area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food under all equipment in bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.