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BLVD CAFE

1580 BLVD OF THE ARTS · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3469924
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8780921
DBPR license6805986

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over mushrooms and capers in the reach in cooler on the cook line . Chef removed the eggs. Raw sausage stored over cooked turkey in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Chef removed the sausage. Chef removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of cleaning fluid stored next to packaged bread under the three compartment sink. Chef removed the bread. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water container stored in the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon on the menu not identified as a raw/undercooked item. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves in the front counter area soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.