Cafe Gabbiano
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
70
Score
Cafe Gabbiano has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Cafe Gabbiano trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed triple sink at 400ppm or above. Corrected to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not dated.
01C-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water from ice machine to dish machine. Employee dried floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
70
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed triple sink quaternary over 400ppm. Corrected to 200ppm. Operator to call chemical service company. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in bulk rice. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed glass racks in front of hand wash sink next to ice machine. Employee moved glass racks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed employee cell phone on cutting board at cold pantry reach in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed standing water on floor under hand sink next to ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in 82F water on cook line. Employee corrected to 178F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
78
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
95
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar dishwashing machine chlorine at 0ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.Cook dried hands on kitchen towel. Rewashed hands and used paper towel after education. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.Observed cook washing hands for less than 5 seconds. Cook rewashed hands for 15 seconds after education. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.please renew license at www.myfloridalicense.com
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in walkin cooler , raw salmon over cooked meatballs. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed yellow cutting board with black stains and cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.Observed dishes being sanitized in water third compartment. Sanitizer hose was directed into center sink. Educated dishwasher as to correct order and corrected by setting up triple sink in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
43
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on Reachin Cooler torn on back Reachin on west side of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on double door Reachin Freezer by cold station at beginning of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs in Walkin Cooler stored over lemon beverage in plastic food container. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed restaurant staff working without a Certified Manager on duty. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook working on line without beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on Reachin Cooler torn on back Reachin on west side of kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed approximately 8 tongs on oven door handles. Cook corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on double door Reachin Freezer by cold station at beginning of kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed Hand wash sink next to ice machine with hot water knob not working. **Warning**
29-08-4
50
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 400 ppm, employee corrected to 300 ppm.
41-27-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Gabbiano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Gabbiano on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Gabbiano?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Gabbiano.
How does Cafe Gabbiano compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Cafe Gabbiano most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Cafe Gabbiano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Gabbiano have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Gabbiano means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Gabbiano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Gabbiano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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