THE DRUNKEN POET CAFE
1572 MAIN STREET · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer dishmachine reading 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishmachine, set up the 3 compartment sink to properly sanitize equipment until the dishmachine is repaired, and called the technician. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over washed , peeled and cut avocados in the reach in cooler on the sushi line. Employee removed the tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in the hand washing sink in the front counter. Manager removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front counter area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 4
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. 5 ceiling tiles missing in the hallway area. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Metal on the interior and exterior of the walk-in cooler door peeling and broken. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves in the back preparation area soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:22 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.