OLD PACKING HOUSE CAFE
987 PACKING HOUSE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
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 2
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds. Operator had them rewashed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side reach in cooler: Chopped ham (55F – Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (54F – Cold Holding). Observed on the server counter: Butter chips (70F – Cold Holding) Operator stated the ham and cheese had been in there for approximately 1 hr and turned down the cooler. Operator stated the butter had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 4
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on the ceiling vents in the kitchen. **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned equipment stored on a soiled rack in the warewashing area. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 grooved cutting boards on the cook line. Operator replaced them with new boards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign on the kitchen hand wash sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.