BIG OLAF CREAMERY
561 N WASHINGTON DR, Sarasota, FL 342361318
Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TESAR DAVID J · License: SEA6803177
BIG OLAF CREAMERY in Sarasota, FL has 12 inspections on record with 77 total violations (6.4 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of April 14, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2025 | Rodent activity | 09:38:00 |
Inspection History (12)
Apr 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Feb 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Oct 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Jul 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Feb 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 8, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
May 4, 2021 — Complaint Full· 19 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Jan 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Oct 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
How Does This Facility Compare?
BIG OLAF CREAMERY has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Sarasota County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.69.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has BIG OLAF CREAMERY had?
- BIG OLAF CREAMERY has had 12 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has BIG OLAF CREAMERY ever been shut down?
- Yes, BIG OLAF CREAMERY has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at BIG OLAF CREAMERY?
- The most frequently cited violations at BIG OLAF CREAMERY are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
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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).
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