GREEN ZEBRA CAFE
1377 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled handles on the reach in cooler without washing hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the handles of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide-emitting strip stored next to clean utensils in the dishwasher area. Employee removed the pest strip and sanitized the utensils **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese (52F – Cold Holding); Turkey (51F – Cold Holding); Sausage (52F – Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottled beverages in the bar area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kits for the sanitizer buckets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts to the operator **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sinks on the left side of the cook line and the dishwasher area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fresh squeezed juice prepared in the establishment stored in the glass door reach in cooler in the front counter area with no date marks. Operator stated the juice was prepared on 3/12. Operator placed a date mark on the juice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.