Coffee Carousel in Sarasota
Last inspected:
1644 Main St, Sarasota, FL 342365811Coffee Carousel in Sarasota has been emergency-closed twice for rodent activity, including closures on October 26, 2022 and February 18, 2019. The facility has accumulated 121 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.0 violations per inspection—in line with the statewide average of 5.2. Three disciplinary actions resulted in combined fines of $1,400. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including shell stock requirements violations cited in at least four separate inspections between 2023 and 2025, proper cooking temperature violations in 2025, hand washing violations in 2024 and 2025, and chemical storage violations in 2022. A fire safety violation was documented on February 22, 2022 for a propane tank larger than code-permitted capacity located inside the building. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 found one high-priority violation involving food contact surfaces and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: October 26, 2022 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Coffee Carousel in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Coffee Carousel in Sarasota: Emergency Closure History (2)
Coffee Carousel in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022052652 | $800.00 | Oct 26, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2021045906 | $200.00 | Sep 7, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2019008222 | $400.00 | Feb 18, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Coffee Carousel in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Coffee Carousel in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Coffee Carousel in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Coffee Carousel in Sarasota last inspected?
- Coffee Carousel in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Coffee Carousel in Sarasota last shut down?
- Coffee Carousel in Sarasota was last shut down on October 26, 2022 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 Coffee Carousel in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Coffee Carousel in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Coffee Carousel in Sarasota had?
- Coffee Carousel in Sarasota has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Coffee Carousel in Sarasota find?
- Coffee Carousel in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Coffee Carousel in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- Yes, Coffee Carousel in Sarasota has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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 Coffee Carousel in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Coffee Carousel in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Coffee Carousel in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Coffee Carousel in Sarasota has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Coffee Carousel in Sarasota been fined?
- Coffee Carousel in Sarasota has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 3 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).
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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