Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota
Last inspected:
1377 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota has accumulated 195 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.5 per visit. The facility has faced 5 disciplinary actions totaling $4,600 in fines, with the largest single penalty reaching $1,600. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: between September 2023 and February 2026, inspectors issued 10 warnings or administrative complaints, with high-priority violations cited in 9 of those 14 inspections. The most frequently cited violations involve improper sanitation of multi-use utensils, inadequate cooking temperatures, and failure to protect outer openings from pests.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Sarasota County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $4,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025071275 | $1,600.00 | Sep 18, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2025047454 | $1,600.00 | May 15, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2024037929 | $800.00 | May 28, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024002196 | $600.00 | Nov 27, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2022041715 | — | N/A | — |
Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections17 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 7 inspections39 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 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· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 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 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota last inspected?
- Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota had?
- Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota find?
- Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V38 (Waste properly disposed) mean?
- Violation 38 (Waste properly disposed) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/38.
- Has Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota been fined?
- Green Zebra Cafe in Sarasota has been fined a total of $4,600.00 across 5 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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