Barnes & Noble Cafe

200 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Barnes & Noble Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Barnes & Noble Cafe is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black/pink mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink un kitchen.

31B-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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed a license #6019764 for Palm Beach Gardens posted. The current license #6805882 for this cafe is not at this establishment.

50-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv items stored on the floor in the kitchen next to the metro shelf in the right corner.

25-05-4

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager is taking certified food manager course. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: Operator stated that Megan Grant is still working on completing certification. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barnes & Noble Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barnes & Noble Cafe on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barnes & Noble Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barnes & Noble Cafe.

How does Barnes & Noble Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Barnes & Noble Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Barnes & Noble Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Barnes & Noble Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barnes & Noble 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 Barnes & Noble Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barnes & Noble Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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