Cafe L'europe
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
67
Score
Cafe L'europe has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Cafe L'europe's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 beef roast in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the beef roast above the ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink on the cook line. Chef placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the bar area. Chef placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the dishwasher area.
36-22-4
67
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest emitting strip stored next to containers of food in the dry storage area. Chef removed the pest strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of syrup in the coffee bar area. Chef removed the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink on the cook line. Chef placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Oysters on the half shell stored over heavy cream in the reach in cooler of on the cook line. Employee removed the cream. Raw beef stored over cooked duck in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the duck. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) stored on ice on the cook line. Chef stated the eggs had been stored on ice for 45 minutes. Chef placed the eggs in a. reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room behind the sprayer hose soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
64
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room behind and next to the sprayer hose soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Stainless steel cleaner stored next to clean plates next to the cook line. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room behind and next to the sprayer hose soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on the floor in the wait station area. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
58
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors in the dishwasher area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food under all equipment in bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
82
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food storage area. Pesticide-emitting strip stored in the dry storage area on a shelf next to food. Chef removed the strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
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 ready to eat ham in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Chef removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); Coked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the salad make line. Chef stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for 2 hours. Chef placed the items in the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the bar area soiled.
36-73-4
55
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 shrimp in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef placed the ground beef below the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in the dishwasher area soiled and rusted.
36-34-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution reading 00ppm quaternary. Chef removed the sanitizer new reading 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe L'europe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe L'europe on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe L'europe?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe L'europe.
How does Cafe L'europe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Cafe L'europe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Cafe L'europe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe L'europe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe L'europe 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 L'europe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe L'europe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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