Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli

28 N Blvd Of The Presidents, Sarasota, FL 34236

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 8, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee coughed into their hands then handled a peeled and washed onion without washing their hands. Employee discarded the onion.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee rewashed the dishes and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into their hands then handled a peeled and washed onion without washing their hands. Employee discarded the onion. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-14-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 4 ceiling tiles missing in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair the exterior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

14-71-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over whipping cream in the reach in cooler on the cook line . Owner placed the eggs below the whipping cream. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked raw shell egg changed gloves then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves and sanitized the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

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. Emailed handouts.

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.

11-07-5

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

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli on file is from Jul 8, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli 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 Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.

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