Arts & Central in Sarasota
Last inspected:
611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236Arts & Central in Sarasota has recorded 7 inspections since February 2024 with 21 combined violations, averaging 3 violations per inspection. High-priority violations have appeared in 5 of the last 6 routine inspections, with handwashing failures cited in 4 separate inspections (February 2024, July 2025, July 2025, and December 2025) and shell stock handling violations documented twice (February 2025 and December 2025). A December 10, 2025 inspection citing 21 violations—including three high-priority findings for employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements—prompted a Warning Issued disposition. The facility corrected violations and received a Call Back - Complied disposition on the most recent inspection on February 11, 2026, which found no violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Arts & Central in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Arts & Central in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Arts & Central in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Arts & Central in Sarasota last inspected?
- Arts & Central in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 11, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Arts & Central in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Arts & Central in Sarasota are: Toilet facilities, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Arts & Central in Sarasota had?
- Arts & Central in Sarasota has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Arts & Central in Sarasota find?
- Arts & Central in Sarasota was most recently inspected on February 11, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Arts & Central in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Arts & Central in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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