Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota
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987 Packing House Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota has received 25 inspections since 2016, accumulating 107 violations at an average of 4.3 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have centered on shell stock requirements, which appeared in at least 4 inspections between 2023 and 2025, alongside recurring findings in hand washing, food contact surfaces, and parasite destruction procedures. A warning was issued on February 8, 2024 after inspectors documented hand washing violations, unapproved food sources, and food contact surface defects. The most recent inspection on October 31, 2025 found 15 violations including high-priority shell stock and time-as-control issues but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota last inspected?
- Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota are: Shell stock requirements, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota had?
- Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota find?
- Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota was most recently inspected on August 24, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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).
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