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MADISON AVENUE CAFE AND DELI

28 N BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS, Sarasota FL 34236

Last inspected Jul 8, 2024 · 3 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6805664
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
— STEADY

3 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee began working handling clean equipment without first washing hands. The employee properly washed their hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employees removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. 6x6 inch hole in the wall next to the restroom.
Basic/36-24-5
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into their hands then handled a peeled and washed onion without washing their hands. Employee discarded the onion.
High priority/12A-14-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee rewashed the dishes and washed their hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee coughed into their hands then handled a peeled and washed onion without washing their hands. Employee discarded the onion.
High priority/01B-13-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishwasher.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. 4 ceiling tiles missing in the dry storage area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair the exterior of the ice machine.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 22, 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
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dishwasher.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Provided the handout to the operator and they filled out one.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in the kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling tile missing. 3 missing ceiling tiles in the dry storage area.
Basic/36-36-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Establishment used tape to repair the exterior of the ice machine in the kitchen.
Basic/14-71-4

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.