Blvd Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Blvd Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Apr 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Blvd Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked an items off the floor then handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employees removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee re-washed the dishes and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were stored on ice on the cook line Pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); Pepper jack cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Processed spinach (56F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Owner stated the items were stored on ice for approximately 3 hours. Owner placed the the items in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Packaged In house made Mushroom soup in the display case to be sold to customers with no date mark. Owner stated the soup was prepared on 3/31. Owner placed a date mark on the items. **Corrected On-Site* **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered case of unwashed potatoes stored under the hand wash sink in the cook line area. Employee removed the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-54-4
55
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bread in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Owner removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing wood polish stored next to single serve items in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
64
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored on ice on the cook line Pooled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Pepper jack cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); Ham (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked spinach (54F - Cold Holding). Chef stated the items had been stored on ice for approximately 1 hours. Chef placed bags of ice on the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then prepared a beverage without washing their hands. Server discarded the beverage, removed the glass to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw sausage stored over unwashed tomatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner removed the sausage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry stored shelves in the in the front counter area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Bag of lemons and a box of potatoes stored next to the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Owner removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-54-4
52
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
90
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over mushrooms and capers in the reach in cooler on the cook line . Chef removed the eggs. Raw sausage stored over cooked turkey in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Chef removed the sausage. Chef removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of cleaning fluid stored next to packaged bread under the three compartment sink. Chef removed the bread. **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. Cold smoked salmon on the menu not identified as a raw/undercooked item. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water container stored in the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves in the front counter area soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
52
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 57F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the potatoes were stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Owner placed the potatoes in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a shelf in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
61
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); Shell eggs ambient (68F - Cold Holding) stored on ice on the cook line. Owner stated the eggs had been stored on ice for 1 hour. Owner placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on the cook line. Owner removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a preparation sink. Employee was informed to only use a hand washing sink when washing hands. **Warning**
12A-03-4
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 - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes stored on the floor next to the oven. Owner placed the potatoes on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blvd Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blvd Cafe on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blvd Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blvd Cafe.
How does Blvd Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Blvd Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Blvd Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blvd Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blvd 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 Blvd Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blvd Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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