Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

ARTS & CENTRAL

611 CENTRAL AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3645998
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13457217
DBPR license6806118

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel lining pans of herbs in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the herbs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to liquor bottles in the bar area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw cold smoked salmon not identified as a raw item on the menu. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink in the cook line area. Manager placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on preparation tables in the kitchen. Employees removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed an employee cutting unwashed kale in the salad preparation area. Employee washed the cut and uncut kale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.