CAFE AMICI DOWNTOWN
1371 Main Street
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the dry storage area.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in the dishwasher area missing. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of marinara stored in the walk in cooler uncovered. Chef covered the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg plant stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Chef stated the egg plant was cooked on 2/11. Chef placed a date mark on the eggs plant. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
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**
- 24-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Food containers stored next to the hand washing sink in the cook line area. Employee removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light Shield missing in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
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**
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Food containers stored next to the hand washing sink in the cook line area. Employee removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning**
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light Shield missing in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw veal stored over unwashed potatoes in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the veal. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items stored in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area and next to the cook line. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53B-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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).