Munchies 420 Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
95
Score
Munchies 420 Cafe has been inspected 18 times since 2022. Munchies 420 Cafe was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Ice buildup in the walk-in cooler” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Munchies 420 Cafe is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date and expiration of training.
53B-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the walk in cooler door handle soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust in the dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in keg cooler at the outside bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black substance near the walk in freezer.
36-27-5
70
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom the of the keg cooler at the outside bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored hanging near clean storage containers. The operator properly stored the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the glass door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
82
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the outside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the inside bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of pickles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the pickles. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall near the hand sink in the kitchen. Observed the wall in disrepair near the front counter.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the outside ice machine stored unprotected exposed to the elements. The operator properly store the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed onions stored over an open container of pickles in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the pickles. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
10-13-5
95
Apr 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as a tray liner I. The walk in cooler. The operator removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of walk on cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic forks stored with the food contact surface up behind the inside bar. The operator discarded the forks. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in the kitchen.
36-02-5
78
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen vegetables thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the frozen vegetables in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
90
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chili date marked 12/26 in the walk in cooler. Observed baked beans date marked 12/27 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided the hand sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the outside bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing at the entrance to the kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets on the cook line. The employee removed the bracelets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag in box sodas stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the soda boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses at the ice machine at the outside bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5
52
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on the can opener.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup at the walk-in freezer entrance. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shields in the kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the inside and outside bars.
29-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor behind the inside and outside bars. The operator properly stored the sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured at the outside bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing near the handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
64
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw bacon in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris. Observed rusted can opener. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks behind bar and behind building not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding near hand wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles behind cook lines.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not stored inverted on shelf above expo line. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
61
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink behind outside tiki bar. Operator stocked handwash sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured at arcade and tiki bars. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with black mold like substance at arcade bar. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding near handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor not smooth and easily cleanable at cookline.
36-12-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash in containers outside of dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use food trays not stored inverted above reach in cooler on front line. Operator properly stored single use food trays. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at handwash sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to dry at mop sink near restrooms. Operator properly stored wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
52
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-23-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cuban meat cold holding at 45F. Operator removed item from service. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cuban meat cold holding at 45F. Operator removed item from service. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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/ Bradley B. 10/17/21
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rosemary H.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, soda nozzle at bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Operator did not date mark tater tot's in reach in freezer. Operator date marked item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-06-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing by arcade at bar.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at kitchen door, and at arcade by bar.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing through out kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at hand washing sink by waiting area and at male restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on front line. Operator ordered online. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-09-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly in mens bathroom.
32-23-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk seasoning removed from original container. Operator placed named label on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Munchies 420 Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Munchies 420 Cafe on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Munchies 420 Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in the walk-in cooler” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Munchies 420 Cafe.
How does Munchies 420 Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Munchies 420 Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Munchies 420 Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Munchies 420 Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Munchies 420 Cafe 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 Munchies 420 Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Munchies 420 Cafe is inspected around five times per year on average.
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