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 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beef in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Owner placed the ground beef below the whole muscle beef. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of degreaser stored next to containers of food under a preparation table in the kitchen. Owner removed the degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer and knife stored in the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Owner removed the items to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of baba ganouj stored in the display reach in cooler in the dining room with no date mark. Owner stated the Items were prepared on 4/7. Owner placed a date mark on the items. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 1
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered container of falafel mix stored next to the hand wash sink in the cook line area. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:16 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 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.