BLVD CAFE
1580 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Rosemary District
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry stored shelves in the in the front counter area soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Bag of lemons and a box of potatoes stored next to the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Owner removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw sausage stored over unwashed tomatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner removed the sausage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then prepared a beverage without washing their hands. Server discarded the beverage, removed the glass to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored on ice on the cook line Pooled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Pepper jack cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); Ham (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked spinach (54F - Cold Holding). Chef stated the items had been stored on ice for approximately 1 hours. Chef placed bags of ice on the items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves in the front counter area soiled. Warning
- 22-16-4: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
- 08A-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
- 41-10-4: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
- 31A-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
- 02B-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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers and the reach in freezer on the cook line soiled. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading 00ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. Warning
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over bottled beverages in the stand up glass door reach in cooler. Owner removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored on ice in the cook line area Cooked mushrooms (58F - Cold Holding); Pooled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Egg whites (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked squash (55F - Cold Holding). Owner stated the items had been stored on ice for approximately 1 hour. Owner placed the items in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/16/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 57F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the potatoes were stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Owner placed the potatoes in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a shelf in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/16/2023 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).