CAFE AMALFI
1880 STICKNEY POINT RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (70F – Cooling) in the 2-door reach in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator stated the marinara was prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the marinara sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked lasagna in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce (70F – Cooling) in the 2-door reach in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator stated the marinara was prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the marinara sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (57F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the items have been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator moved the above foods to the reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a soiled wiping cloth stored in the handwashing sink at the front counter. The operator removed the wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sausage, cooked meatballs, and marinara sauce prepared on site with no date marks. The operator stated the items were prepared within the last 3 days.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop for salt in the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic cup. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed a build up of soil residue on the reach in cooler door handles and the microwave door handle.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for semolina not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to multiple food items in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 3:03 PM.
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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.