SELBY HOUSE CAFE
800 S PALM AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.366.0007
Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the back dry storage area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the back storage area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both Cutting boards on the cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the front counter area.
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