Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota
Last inspected:
5501 Palmer Crossings Cir, Sarasota, FL 34233Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota has accumulated 197 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 per visit. The facility was shut down twice: once for temperature violations in food storage and once for roach activity. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Top recurring violations involve management awareness, proper hand and arm washing, and employee health reporting.
Most recent closure: June 22, 2018 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
This Facility
6.2
violations / inspection
6.2 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Sarasota County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota: Emergency Closure History (2)
Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018033459 | $400.00 | Jun 22, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2015028986 | $400.00 | Jun 26, 2015 | District 10 |
Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 10 inspections41 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota last inspected?
- Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota last shut down?
- Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota was last shut down on June 22, 2018 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota are: Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota had?
- Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota find?
- Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- Yes, Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota been fined?
- Cafe Barbosso in Sarasota has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) 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).
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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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