SAHARA CAFE
1121 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342369123
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese (54F – Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (61F – Cold Holding); Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee removed the strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
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 dishwasher and sanitizer buckets.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 1
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing above the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:34 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.