SAHARA CAFE
1121 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342369123
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw ground beef stored over unwashed tomatoes in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee placed the ground beef below the tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Employee removed the strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone, purse and key stored on a shelf under a preparation table next to food. Employees removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Uncovered falafel mixture stored next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Employee removed the mix. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:43 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.