Arts & Central

611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Other

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Arts & Central, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Arts & Central on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

29-42-4

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel lining pans of herbs in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the herbs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-86-1

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to liquor bottles in the bar area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw cold smoked salmon not identified as a raw item on the menu. **Warning**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink in the cook line area. Manager placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on preparation tables in the kitchen. Employees removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed an employee cutting unwashed kale in the salad preparation area. Employee washed the cut and uncut kale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-39-4

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over vanilla pudding and cut watermelon in the reach in cooler in the pantry area. Employee removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temperature heat Sanitizer reading of 144F at plate level.. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician. **Warning**

22-57-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife stored in sanitizer on the cook line. Employee removed the knife to be washed and sanitized . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

10-18-5

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arts & Central last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arts & Central on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Arts & Central compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Arts & Central most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Arts & Central's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Arts & Central have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arts & Central 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 Arts & Central inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arts & Central is inspected around three times per year on average.

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