Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CAFE BARBOSSO

5501 PALMER CROSSINGS CIR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 9, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3321204
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340454
DBPR license6805420

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 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

#4High Priority14-02-4

High Priority – Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed copper drink cups at bar. Manager corrected by discarding cups and ordering approved cups. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Chef corrected by adding during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed decorations in hand wash sink at bar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink no paper towels.

#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Emailed to Manager who printed and employees signed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor.Observed cases of canned tomato on floor below storage shelving. Chef corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hand wash sink next to triple sink in disrepair.

#3Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust on walkin cooler fan cover. Chef corrected by removing dust. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.