Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota
Last inspected:
1572 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota has accumulated 210 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.8 per visit. The facility has faced four disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. Recent inspection patterns show recurring compliance issues, with warnings issued in August 2025 for 13 violations and again in March 2026 for 7 violations, including multiple high-priority citations for ventilation, food contact surfaces, and hand washing procedures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
This Facility
6.8
violations / inspection
6.8 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg
4.74
violations / inspection
4.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Sarasota County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025086237 | $160.00 | Oct 21, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2022022134 | $400.00 | Mar 31, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2022001418 | $200.00 | Dec 13, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2015006052 | $440.00 | Feb 3, 2015 | Tampa |
Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota last inspected?
- Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota had?
- Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota find?
- Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota was most recently inspected on August 13, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- Has Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota been fined?
- Drunken Poet Cafe in Sarasota has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 4 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.
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