Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CAFE AMICI DOWNTOWN

1371 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3675259
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13553052
DBPR license6804201

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked potatoes in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Chef removed the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Espresso machine in the bar area soiled.

#8Intermediate27-19-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Very low hot water pressure at the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Can opener holder in the back kitchen area rusted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield on both lights in the dishwasher area missing. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in the dishwasher area not smooth and cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
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.