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.
Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 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 October 31, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota had?
- Old Packing House Cafe in Sarasota has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 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 October 31, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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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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