Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon
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20359 E Pennsylvania Avenue Suite B, Dunnellon, FL 34432Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon has been inspected 19 times since 2022, accumulating 71 violations—an average of 3.7 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. However, the inspection record shows a pattern of recurring high-priority violations centered on employee health and hygiene. Between February 2023 and July 2023, the facility received three consecutive inspections with administrative complaints recommended, driven by violations in management awareness, employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, and food handling practices. High-priority violations for consumer advisory, proper hand washing, and employee health policy have appeared across multiple inspections spanning the full record. The most recent inspection on October 8, 2025 was completed with no further action, documenting 9 violations including intermediate-level findings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon last inspected?
- Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon are: Consumer advisory, Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon had?
- Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon find?
- Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon was most recently inspected on October 8, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon ever been shut down?
- No, Purple Sage Cafe in Dunnellon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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