CAFE EVERGREEN
801 TAMIAMI TRL S · NOKOMIS · Sarasota County · FL 34275
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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 cooked corned beef (45F – Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the corned beef was cooked cook the day prior. The operator discarded the corned beef. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked corned beef (45F – Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the corned beef was cooked the day prior. The operator discarded the corned beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over canned lemonade in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the lemonade. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed vegan meatloaf missing the date mark for when removed from the freezer for thawing. The operator placed a correct date mark on the meatloaf. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for feta in the reach in cooler. Observed a plastic cup used as a scoop for watermelon in the stand up reach in cooler behind the bar area. The operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in the food preparation behind the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:04 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.