Sahara Cafe in Sarasota
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1121 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 342369123Sahara Cafe in Sarasota has been inspected 24 times since 2016 and accumulated 151 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, including repeated findings for improper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 5 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 4 inspections), and employee health reporting (cited in at least 3 inspections). Chemical storage and toxic substance control violations also appear multiple times across the record. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 documented 15 violations including high-priority findings for hand washing, toxic substance control, chemical storage, and cooking temperatures, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sahara Cafe in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Sahara Cafe in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 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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— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sahara Cafe in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sahara Cafe in Sarasota last inspected?
- Sahara Cafe in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sahara Cafe in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sahara Cafe in Sarasota are: Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Sahara Cafe in Sarasota had?
- Sahara Cafe in Sarasota has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sahara Cafe in Sarasota find?
- Sahara Cafe in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sahara Cafe in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Sahara Cafe in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
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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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