GREEN ZEBRA CAFE
1377 Main Street
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled handles on the reach in cooler without washing hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the handles of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kits for the sanitizer buckets. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts to the operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
2
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled handles on the reach in cooler without washing hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the handles of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide-emitting strip stored next to clean utensils in the dishwasher area. Employee removed the pest strip and sanitized the utensils Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Turkey (51F - Cold Holding); Sausage (52F - Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottled beverages in the bar area. Employee removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kits for the sanitizer buckets. Repeat Violation 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
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts to the operator Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sinks on the left side of the cook line and the dishwasher area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Fresh squeezed juice prepared in the establishment stored in the glass door reach in cooler in the front counter area with no date marks. Operator stated the juice was prepared on 3/12. Operator placed a date mark on the juice. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting unwashed romaine lettuce. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon and chicken thawing at room temperature in the dishwasher area. Employee placed the items in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon stored over unwashed produce in the reach in cooler in the store room. Employee removed the bacon. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw scallops in the reach in cooler next the cook line. Employee removed the beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes 75F stored on the stove in the cook line area. Employee stated they began reheating the potatoes at approximately 7:30. Temperature of the potatoes were taken at 9::50. Employee discarded the potatoes. Warning
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked potatoes 75F stored on the stove in the cook line area. Employee stated they began reheating the potatoes at approximately 7:30. Temperature of the potatoes were taken at 9::50. Employee discarded the potatoes. 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 product. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Preparation sinks next to the back exit and the dishwasher area missing faucets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 08B-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine stored outside the back exit of the establishment with no lock. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elena Ianakiev 7/6/18 360 training ONLY CFM FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks stored on preparation tables in the kitchen. Employees removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Preparation sinks next to the back exit and the dishwasher area missing faucets. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several case of produce stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Warning
- 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine stored outside the back exit of the establishment with no lock. Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution in all sanitizer bucket reading 00ppm quaternary. Employee replaced the sanitizer solution with chlorine new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over feta cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. Raw bacon stored over cut and washed kale in the walk-in cooler. Employee removed the bacon. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to canned food in the kitchen. Employee removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elena Ianakiev 7/6/18 360 training ONLY CFM FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored in the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Employee removed the pans. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any of the hand washing sink in the kitchen and bar area. Employee placed paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elena Ianakiev 7/6/2018 360 training. No other CFM FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed no certified manager certifications or any manager on duty during callback. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test strips for the sanitizer buckets and the dishwasher. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed no chemical test strips **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Person in charge with the handout. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Person in charge filled out 1 form. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed no other employee agreement **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk-in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elena Ianakiev 7/6/2018 360 training. No other CFM FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test strips for the sanitizer buckets and the dishwasher. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Person in charge with the handout. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Person in charge filled out 1 form. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk-in cooler soiled.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and rewashed the dishes. Corrected On-Site
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strip stored in the bar area next to beverage bottles. Employee removed the strip. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked mushrooms in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the mushrooms.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Leafy greens (61F - Cold Holding); Tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Pesto sauce (51F - Cold Holding); Turkey (53F - Cold Holding); Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Munster cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Hummus (47F - Cold Holding); Salmon (48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated all the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Person in charge discarded all the items.
- 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 in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Leafy greens (61F - Cold Holding); Tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Pesto sauce (51F - Cold Holding); Turkey (53F - Cold Holding); Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Munster cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Hummus (47F - Cold Holding); Salmon (48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated all the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Person in charge discarded all the items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elena Ianakiev 7/6/2018 360 training. No other CFM FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test strips for the sanitizer buckets and the dishwasher. Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Person in charge with the handout.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).