Village Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Village Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Village Cafe'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.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket used by cooks at 0 ppm chlorine. Cook corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
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. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed she'll eggs over cut tomatoes in double door reach in cooler. Observed smoked salmon over ham in walk in cooler. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
58
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process.
16-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting and stacked by soda station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle in brown sugar on cook line. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
82
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed sanitizer bucket at appropriate 25 ppm. Employee corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing gloves after touching shell eggs without hand wash. Cook washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed paint peeling on ceiling above can opener in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed dish machine sanitizer being dispensed during the first wash. Operator to call service.
22-54-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed wall peeling behind dishwashing machine and 2 small holes in wall.
36-24-5
58
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
64
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over milk and cut tomatoes in Reachin Cooler at exit side of cook line. Chef corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bleach bottle in Hand wash sink in service/preparation area. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 vomit plan in English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Employee corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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 agreements in English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
58
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Village Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Village Cafe on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Village Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Village Cafe.
How does Village Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Village Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Village Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Village Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Village 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 Village Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Village Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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