Inspection Report

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GREEN ZEBRA CAFE

476 JOHN RINGLING BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3494890
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8864075
DBPR license6805491

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate0 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

#1High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees wiped their hands on their apron then handled clean equipment without washed their hands. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over milk in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items stored in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Employee removed the items.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen, next to the utility sink. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.