Bonjour French Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Bonjour French Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Bonjour French Cafe trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked sweet potato. Employee relocated food to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle sanitizer.
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed to go containers on floor on second floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed cell phone on preparation table on cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
61
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dish machine not working. Operation has triple sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed holes in flooring near dish machine.
36-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed dinner napkins in upstairs closet on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink next to dish machine with slow draining water.
29-20-5
82
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Observed no employee training certificates. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwashing Machine chlorine at 0 ppm. Food Manager called for service.
22-49-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.License expired 12/1/22. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen on cook line French Toast Mix 48F, Sausage 67F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed shell eggs out for 1 hour next to flat top grill with no written plan. Chef moved shell eggs to Walkin and I emailed operator written plan and guide. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no sanitizer test strips. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement in English and Spanish.
11-26-1
47
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 25 ppm.
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook not washing hands and replacing gloves after cracking shell eggs on cooks line. Employee washed hands and changed gloves after education. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs in Reachin Cooler over cream cheese and capers. Employee corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 400 ppm in bucket at cooks line. Employee corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for quaternary or chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair in front of Dishwashing Machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub of potatoes and case of bacon on floor in Walkin Cooler .
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on pad around Dumpster shared with stores in plaza.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Reachin freezer on cook line and upright freezer upstairs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of straws on floor in dry storage area. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint peeling on ceiling above mop sink.
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonjour French Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonjour French Cafe on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonjour French Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bonjour French Cafe.
How does Bonjour French Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Bonjour French Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Bonjour French Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bonjour French Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bonjour French Cafe 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 Bonjour French Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonjour French Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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