Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CAFE LEUROPE

431 ST ARMANDS CIRCLE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2916707
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6990707
DBPR license6801050

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 3, 2020 1:28 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 3, 2020 4:57 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 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 2

#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed six rodent droppings on the right side along wall in room with walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed two rodent droppings in dry storage room at back of restaurant **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of odor ban in cabinet with clean dishes in cabinet in back of kitchen. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed staff on cook line, removed gloves, place hands in sanitizer bucket on cook line and replace gloves. Educated staff that hands must be washed in Hand wash sink only. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Observed can opener blade soiled. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen by salad prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the threshold for exit door located at the back of the restaurant. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line in standing water 93° Fahrenheit. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.