GREEN ZEBRA CAFE
1377 Main Street
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 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).