Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota
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431 St Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota experienced an emergency closure on March 3, 2020 for rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 111 violations across 23 inspections, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. Hand washing violations have been a recurring high-priority finding, appearing in inspections across multiple years including the most recent inspection on December 17, 2025. The facility also documented high-priority violations for employee health reporting and allergen awareness in prior inspections. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 was completed with no further action required, though it identified one hand washing violation among nine total violations.
Most recent closure: March 3, 2020 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota: Emergency Closure History (1)
Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020011540 | $400.00 | Mar 3, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 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 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota last inspected?
- Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota last shut down?
- Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota was last shut down on March 3, 2020 for rodent 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 on St Armands in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Toilet facilities, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota had?
- Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota find?
- Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- Yes, Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- 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.
- Has Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota been fined?
- Cafe on St Armands in Sarasota has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 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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