Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota

Last inspected:

630 S Orange Ave Ste 101, Sarasota, FL 34236
Overview

Michelle's Brown Bag Cafe in Sarasota was emergency-closed twice in 2025 for rodent activity, on March 11 and May 14. The facility has been subject to two disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. Across 21 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 62 violations, averaging 2.95 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the violation pattern is severe: high-priority violations dominated recent inspections, including recurring failures in employee health reporting, handwashing facilities, management awareness, and proper cooking temperatures. Between October 2024 and October 2025, the facility received five inspections with persistent high-priority violations cited in each. Following the May 14 rodent-activity closure, violations spiked again on May 15, triggering a callback that was complied with, but a major inspection on October 21, 2025 issued a Warning and documented six high-priority violations across management, handwashing, and employee health reporting. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 found 4 violations (2 high-priority) and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: May 14, 2025 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
62Violations
2Closures
$1,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 3 violations / inspection 3 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 08:03:00
Rodent activity 08:40:00

Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2025039261 $800.00 May 14, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
7--2025016568 $400.00 Mar 11, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota last inspected?
Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota last shut down?
Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota was last shut down on May 14, 2025 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 Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota are: Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota had?
Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota find?
Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota ever been shut down?
Yes, Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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.
What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
Has Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
How much has Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota been fined?
Michelles Brown Bag Cafe LLC in Sarasota has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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