GREEN ZEBRA CAFE
1377 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and rewashed the dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strips hanging in the bar area next to bottle of liquor and in the dishwasher area next to clean pans. Employees removed the strips. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above deli ham in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
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/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine. No quaternary test kit for the sanitized buckets. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink in the bar area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink next to the right side of the cook line. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 more than 24 hours ago .Operator placed a date mark on the juice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of oranges stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the oranges on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at the hand washing sink in the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
24-17-4Basic – Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee dried dished with a with a cloth towel. Employee was informed and rewashed the dishes and allowed them to air dry **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups and lids stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.