How many health inspections has GREEN ZEBRA CAFE had?

GREEN ZEBRA CAFE has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has GREEN ZEBRA CAFE ever been shut down?

No, GREEN ZEBRA CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at GREEN ZEBRA CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at GREEN ZEBRA CAFE are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

GREEN ZEBRA CAFE

1377 MAIN ST, Sarasota, FL 34236

Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: GREEN ZEBRA CAFE LLC · License: SEA6804699

GREEN ZEBRA CAFE in Sarasota, FL has 23 inspections on record with 171 total violations (7.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of June 12, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Jun 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

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V08 Proper hand/arm washing

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