Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota
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4141 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota has been inspected 6 times since February 2021, accumulating 16 violations across the record. Hand washing violations appeared in 3 of the last 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations were cited in all 6 inspections, indicating a recurring pattern of improper sanitation practices. The facility averaged 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. A fire safety violation—rear exit door locked—has been documented in 3 separate inspections (2023, 2024, 2025), flagged each time as a repeat violation and noted "for reporting purposes only." The most recent inspection on July 24, 2025 was completed with no further action required, finding 3 basic violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota last inspected?
- Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, No smoking signs, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota had?
- Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota find?
- Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota was most recently inspected on July 24, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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 V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- Has Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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