MAXIMILLIAN'S CAFE
1695 10 ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-330-0245
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout to the operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder on the floor between the reach in cooler and wall in the back preparation area. Manager stated that they will clean it up after closing today.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the sandwich make area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around the nozzles on the drink machine in the dining room soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the establishment.
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Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools stored next to food on a shelf in the dry storage area Manager removed the tools.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above the sandwich make area soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a preparation table in the back kitchen area. Owner removed the drinks.
Hole in or other damage to wall. 6x6 inch hole in the wall in the dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind the nozzles on the soda machine in the dining area soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the establishment.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel stored in a pan and in direct contact with cut and washed strawberries in the reach in cooler on the make line. Employee removed the paper towel.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored on bag in box soda. Owner removed the bottles.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout to the operator.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in the reach in cooler on the make line. Employee removed the drink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the establishment.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Washed uncovered lettuce stored next to the hand wash sink near the three compartment sink. Employee removed the lettuce.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary.
Nov 20, 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
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat deli meat in the stand up reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Owner removed the salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese 56F stored at room in the sandwich make area. Employee stated the cheese had been stored at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed the cheese in the reach in cooler.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen and the hallway back exit.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed tracking powder along the base boards in the dry storage area. Owner removed the tracking powder with a damp mop.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed a wiping cloth in the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Educated manager and employees that hand washing sink are to be used for washing hands only.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind and around the soda nozzle on the soda machine in the dining area soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen and the hallway.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored next to food in the front counter area. Employee removed the medicine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits for the sanitizer buckets and three compartment sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No training dates recorded on any of the employee training certificates.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the front counter area. Employee removed the drinks.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of in the kitchen and back hallway.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees picked a wiping towel of the floor and placed it in the soiled laundry then handled cleaning equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 64F stored at room temperature on the sandwich make line. Owner stated the chicken had been at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Owner placed the chicken in the reach in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food storage racks in the dry storage area soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen.
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.