VILLAGE WALK CAFE & MARKET
8109 CAMMINARE DRIVE, Sarasota FL 34238 · 941.926.3800
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed in front counter reachin cooler Cold Holding Coleslaw 54F, Sour Cream 48F, operator discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017057553 | Dec 4, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Cook cleaned during inspection.
Food stored on floor.Observed case of fry mix on floor in dry storage. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed missing plug on 2 dumpsters.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed plastic cups on floor in dry storage. Manager relocated.
Feb 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Victorino Diaz or Karol Hernandez working over 60 days. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed 0 ppm. Manually able to set up with chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer b,add guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine sanitizer test strips for dish machine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Victorino Diaz or Karol Hernandez working over 60 days. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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. Observed multiple packages of thawed salmon not cut. Cook cut packages.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed employee drink on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken and bread cases in walk in freezer and bbq sauce and oil in dry storage on floor.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on slicer blade guard.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Victoria Diaz expired 2023.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.Observed Hamburgers defrosting at room temperature and chicken defrosting in standing water. Chef corrected by relocating food.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed in front counter reachin cooler Cold Holding Coleslaw 54F, Sour Cream 48F, operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in front counter reachin cooler Cold Holding Coleslaw 54F, Sour Cream 48F, operator discarded.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade. Chef cleaned.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.Observed Salmon and Mahi not cut or removed from vacuum seal. Chef corrected by piercing bag.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed bins of panko, rice, and flour not labeled.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 6592 SUPERIOR AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on can opener blade. Employee corrected by cleaning.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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.