DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CAFE L' EUROPE

Based on 6 health inspections, CAFE L' EUROPE in PALM BEACH has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

431 Saint Armands Circle
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10919343

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at hood with the larger ice machine.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at hood in walk-in freezer.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and squeeze bottle, not label . operator labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at Flip top refrigerator tomato sauce dated 8/31 on 9/8. See stop sale.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at Flip top refrigerator tomato sauce dated 8/31 on 9/8.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed a few with out dates .
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink metal container . Operator removed . Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10820244

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742974

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken above cooked lobster. Operator placed cooked lobster above chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observe reduced oxygen packaging for cooked vegetables, raw beef . Warning

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724716

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe plastic containers of oil on floor. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observe by pantry station hand sink in kitchen.
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observe with raw meat with date not time.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil in squeeze bottles not labeled.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8526120

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container with potato's in it on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observe at pantry area knives stored behind electrical lines. Operator remove. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for license. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soda guns at bar soiled.

Inspection Date: 10/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346177

  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe at dry storage.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at bar draw refrigerator ; blue cheese olive (45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to other refrigerator. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.