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SELBY HOUSE CAFE

800 S PALM AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.366.0007

Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6805314
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
AUG 24
AUG 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the back dry storage area.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service items in the front counter area. Manager removed the single service items.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the back storage area.
Basic/36-11-4
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the sanitizer buckets.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Return visit Sep 20, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service gloves in the front counter area. Employee removed the gloves.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts.
Intermediate/11-07-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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. Emailed handouts.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both Cutting boards on the cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the front counter area.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.