GREEN ZEBRA CAFE
1377 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip stored next to containers of coconut chips an pancake mix in the kitchen and next to clean pans in the dry storage area. Operator removed the strips. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked Potatoes 9:40 (76F – Reheating) stored on the stove on the cook line. Employee stated the potatoes were placed on the stove to reheat at 7:30am. Employee discarded the potatoes. **Warning**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked Potatoes 9:40 (76F – Reheating) stored on the stove on the cook line. Employee stated the potatoes were placed on the stove to reheat at 7:30am. Employee discarded the potatoes. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb under the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
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**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink in the bar area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at the hand wash 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**
08B-61-5Basic – Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine outside the back exit. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:52 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.