Big Olaf Creamery
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
70
Score
Big Olaf Creamery has been inspected six times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Big Olaf Creamery on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers for floor cleaner stored next to bag of flour and container of chocolate sprinkles in the kitchen area. Owner remove floor cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Cabinet on the left side of the front counter area chipped and broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food containers stored in the front counter area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in freezers next to the front counter area soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors though out the kitchen and front counter area soiled.
36-73-4
70
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Cabinets on the left side of the front counter broken and chipped.
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the front counter area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils stored in a soiled drawer in the front counter area. Owner removed and sanitized the utensils and cleaned the drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all food counters in the front counter area soiled.
23-03-4
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Both bathrooms in the establishment not clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
32-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 6x6 inch hole in the wall in the dry storage area. 3#4 inch hole in the wall next to the Ladies bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on the floor under the shelves in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings on the floor in the front counter area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the dip well on the front counter soiled. Shake machine mixers soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Both bathrooms in the establishment not clean. **Warning**
32-07-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the establishment soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 6x6 inch hole in the wall in the dry storage area. 3#4 inch hole in the wall next to the Ladies bathroom. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the hot holding wells in the front counter area soiled. Exterior of the cabinets in the front counter area soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
55
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair counter tops in the front counter.
14-71-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the back storage area soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counters in the back preparation area and front counter soiled. Exterior of all food containers in the establishment soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in coolers the front counter area soiled.
22-16-4
78
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dipper well on the front line soiled. Owner cleaned the dipping well. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
32-07-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils hanging on and in direct contact with a soiled wall next to the three compartment sink. Owner removed the utensils to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the back preparation area soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fudge warmer soiled. All counter tops in the front counter area soiled. Dry storage shelves in the back preparation area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the back preparation area soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Olaf Creamery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Olaf Creamery on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Olaf Creamery?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Big Olaf Creamery.
How does Big Olaf Creamery compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Big Olaf Creamery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Big Olaf Creamery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Big Olaf Creamery have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Olaf Creamery 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 Big Olaf Creamery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Olaf Creamery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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