Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota
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700 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota has been inspected 11 times since 2018, accumulating 36 violations with an average of 3.3 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing violations appeared in 6 inspections between 2022 and 2025, and shell stock requirements violations were cited in 4 separate inspections, indicating recurring compliance gaps in these areas. A warning was issued on October 24, 2018 following an inspection that documented 9 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, employee health reporting, hand washing, approved food source, shell stock requirements, and parasite destruction. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" with 3 basic violations related to shell stock requirements.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota last inspected?
- Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota had?
- Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota find?
- Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota was most recently inspected on December 8, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lido Beach Cafe in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Lido Beach 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.
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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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