Brazin Cajun

1250 Whitfield Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243
Catering
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Brazin Cajun three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Brazin Cajun's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Needed at mop sink hose. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen handwashing sink or in restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwashing sink or in restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed two restroom doors with broken self closers. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door is missing the door closure.
35B-03-4
61
Feb 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating with an expired license, December 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Needed at mop sink hose. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of Certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator stocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle without a label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv containers stored on the floor. Operator moved item to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed two restroom doors with broken self closers. **Warning**
32-04-4
47
Feb 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brazin Cajun last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brazin Cajun on file is from Jan 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brazin Cajun?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brazin Cajun.

How does Brazin Cajun compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Brazin Cajun most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Brazin Cajun's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brazin Cajun have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brazin Cajun 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 Brazin Cajun inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brazin Cajun is inspected around two times per year on average.