Blase Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Blase Cafe has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Blase Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed door gasket in disrepair on reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-11-5
95
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container in panko crumb bulk container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
90
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed cracked light shield outside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
95
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: 59 days left on callback for no plans submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed cracked light shield outside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler bottom cold holding chicken wings 49F, 2 lbs. ground beef 54F, 1 lb. Feta cheese 49F; at pizza station 1/2 lb. ham 61F, 1 lb. chicken 62F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in cooler bottom cold holding chicken wings 49F, 2 lbs. ground beef 54F, 1 lb. Feta cheese 49F; at pizza station 1/2 lb. ham 61F, 1 lb. chicken 62F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 spray bottles at bar unlabeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed cracked light shield outside walk in cooler.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. A change of ownership has occurred and establishment has an indoor bar and prep area and an outside tiki area that are not on the previous ownership plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Plans were not updated per plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. A change of ownership has occurred and establishment has an indoor bar and prep area and an outside tiki area that are not on the previous ownership plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. A change of ownership has occurred and establishment currently has 132 seats, inside and outside. Previous ownership was licensed for 60 seats. Observed 80 seats tiki bar, 32 seats Blasé side, 20 seats pizza side. ** Admin Complaint** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed tiki bar added. Licensed for 60 seats, counted 132. 80 seats in tiki area, 32 seats in Blasé dining room and bar, and approximately 20 in pizza and bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
82
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled soda nozzles at pizza bar. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. . **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. A change of ownership has occurred and establishment has an indoor bar and prep area and an outside tiki area that are not on the previous ownership plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 out of 3 bar dish machines not operating.
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. A change of ownership has occurred and establishment currently has 132 seats, inside and outside. Previous ownership was licensed for 60 seats. Observed 80 seats tiki bar, 32 seats Blasé side, 20 seats pizza side. ** Admin Complaint** **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed tiki bar added. Licensed for 60 seats, counted 132. 80 seats in tiki area, 32 seats in Blasé dining room and bar, and approximately 20 in pizza and bar area. **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed onions on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 scoop handle in flour on side of pizza preparation area bulk bin.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in employee bathroom. Emailed manager sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
55
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw shell eggs stored over tortilla in Walkin Cooler. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed Clam Chowder in Walkin Cooler at 48F dated 9/15/23. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walkin Cooler Cold Holding Clam Chowder 48F, Milk 50F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled soda gun at pizza side bar. Employee corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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 vomit plan. Printed for operation. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed souffle cup without handle stored in bulk sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 4-5 ceiling tiles missing above entrance to Walkin Cooler . **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Missing coving near Walkin Cooler under Hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed floor drains with buildup of grease and debris in pizza oven area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Missing floor tiles outside Walkin Cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed canned tomatoes, flour bag opened, and oil on floor outside Walkin Cooler . Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed shelving in Walkin Cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed wall soiled next to pizza Reachin Cooler with food debris.
36-27-5
33
Jan 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at East bar, small west bar, and main Dishwashing Machine ; (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager called for service.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over dough and lettuce. Manager corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.Observed no employee training certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles with debris on main bar west side. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on white chute guard in ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint peeling on ceiling above preparation area in west kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards on top of Reachin Coolers in pizza kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of canned tomato stored on floor outside Walkin Cooler .
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed an approximate 1'x1' hole in wall just outside Walkin Cooler .
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs on oven door handle. Employee corrected by removing.
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash signs in bathrooms. Emailed manager signs.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper plates stored on floor near Walkin Cooler.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of Reachin Cooler to the immediate right inside pizza kitchen.
29-49-6
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blase Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blase Cafe on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blase Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blase Cafe.
How does Blase Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Blase Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Blase Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blase Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blase 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 Blase Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blase Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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