CAFE AMICI DOWNTOWN
1371 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 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon removed from its commercial packaging stored over pasta in the reach in freezer next to the cook line. Chef placed the salmon below the pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping clothe sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Chef replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
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 dishwasher area. Chef placed paper towels at the hand wash 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. Cooked beef stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Chef stated the beef was cooked on 10/15. Chef placed a date mark on the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Can opener and holder rusted.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the dry storage area not smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in the dishwasher area missing a cover/shield. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nozzle holders in the bar area soiled.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in the dishwasher area not smooth and durable.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:21 AM.
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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.