BLVD CAFE
1580 BLVD OF THE ARTS · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw sausage stored over unwashed tomatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner removed the sausage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then prepared a beverage without washing their hands. Server discarded the beverage, removed the glass to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored on ice on the cook line Pooled eggs (52F – Cold Holding); Pepper jack cheese (54F – Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (51F – Cold Holding); Ham (53F – Cold Holding); Cooked spinach (54F – Cold Holding). Chef stated the items had been stored on ice for approximately 1 hours. Chef placed bags of ice on the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry stored shelves in the in the front counter area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Bag of lemons and a box of potatoes stored next to the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Owner removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:22 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.