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
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken then clean equipment without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized washed their hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food strainer stored in the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee removed the strainer. **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 three compartment sink and the wiping cloth solution.
Basic 3
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign for the hand wash sink next to the cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelves next to the cook line soiled.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables in the kitchen. Employee placed the wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:50 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.