SAHARA CAFE
1121 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342369123
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw ground beef stored over unwashed tomatoes in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled a container with water in the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee dumped the water and removed the container to be sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer bucket and dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cutting boards stored next the hand wash sink in the preparation area. Employee removed the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter tops next to the cook line soiled.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting lettuce before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:01 AM.
Violation category totals
2 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.