DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SAHARA CAFE LL

With 4 inspections documented, SAHARA CAFE LL maintains a 3.9/5 food safety rating in SARASOTA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

5070 Clark Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/24/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13523003

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Employee stated dish machine is not working.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tubs of tahini stored on floor in kitchen.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cart by oven, cold holding falafel mix 58F, shwarma 69F. Employee moved to refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in utility sink.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed no test strips for chlorine.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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. Observed tzatziki, tabpula, and hummus prepared in house not date marked.

11/18/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13522478

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/17/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10882931

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 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. Did not observe any food handler certificates completed. Warning

5/16/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10835108

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed