Cafe N the Park

2010 Adams Lane Sarasota, Sarasota, FL 34236

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Cafe N the Park has five inspections in the public record. Cafe N the Park was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Cafe N the Park's latest score of 90 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the front counter area soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment soiled.

36-73-4

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over ready to eat Leafy greens in the reach in cooler on the make line. Employee removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

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/ Simone Steiff 10/30/18 National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. This is the only CFM for the establishment. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both sandwich press on the make line soiled. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory, operator posted before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02B-02-5

Basic - Equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Pots, pans and crockpots stored in the employee restroom. Employee removed the equipment. **Warning**

24-13-4

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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.

11-07-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area in the front counter area has standing water.

36-22-4

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front counter area. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw bacon stored over bottled beer in the stand up reach in cooler. Manager removed the bacon. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-11-5

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.

22-02-4

11-26-1

11-07-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones stored on a cutting board on the make line. Employee removed the phones and sanitizer the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe N the Park last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe N the Park on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe N the Park?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe N the Park.

How does Cafe N the Park compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Cafe N the Park most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Cafe N the Park's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe N the Park have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe N the Park means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cafe N the Park inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe N the Park is inspected around two times per year on average.

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