ARTS & CENTRAL
611 CENTRAL AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
02B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 2
12B-07-4Basic – 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**
08B-39-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:12 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.