THE SUN GARDEN CAFE
210 AVENIDA MADERA · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34242
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-18-4High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Corrected cook. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on drying rack above dish machine. 1 live roach observed under dry storage.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees, certified managers not present with paperwork. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 5
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on drying rack. 1 dead roach observed in hand wash sink. 1 dead under stainless steel table next to walk in cooler. 1 dead under story storage rack. 3 dead roaches observed under double door coolers in oven area. Employees swept them up.**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12B-12-4Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Multiple instance observed. Removed and advised. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-72-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:16 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.