Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ARTS & CENTRAL

611 CENTRAL AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3481786
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8820549
DBPR license6806118

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over unwashed lettuce in the reach in cooler in the pantry area. Chef removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**

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

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Bartender removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the cook line area. Manager placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean mixing bowl and cheese boards stored next to the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Chef removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a shelf next to food above the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Manager removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.