GREEN ZEBRA CAFE
1377 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
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
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon stored over unwashed produce in the reach in cooler in the store room. Employee removed the bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw scallops in the reach in cooler next the cook line. Employee removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes 75F stored on the stove in the cook line area. Employee stated they began reheating the potatoes at approximately 7:30. Temperature of the potatoes were taken at 9::50. Employee discarded the potatoes. **Warning**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked potatoes 75F stored on the stove in the cook line area. Employee stated they began reheating the potatoes at approximately 7:30. Temperature of the potatoes were taken at 9::50. Employee discarded the potatoes. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
02B-01-5Intermediate – 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 product. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine. **Warning**
Basic 5
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting unwashed romaine lettuce. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon and chicken thawing at room temperature in the dishwasher area. Employee placed the items in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:28 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 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.