Cafe Amalfi
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Cafe Amalfi has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Cafe Amalfi scores about where you'd expect for a Sarasota restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with a buildup of food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed cooked meatballs on the floor behind the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
36-01-4
78
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ready to eat bread stored in non-food grade to go bags in the cold holding unit near the pizza oven. The operator removed the bread from the non-food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding) at the pizza maker cold holding unit at the end of the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the above foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Observed multiple foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours without proper date making.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris surrounding the cold holding unit near the pizza oven.
36-73-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in the kitchen.
38-01-4
58
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Observed the operator make bare hand contact with ready to eat bread. The operator reheated the bread to 148F.
09-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn reach in cooler door gasket near the pizza oven.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in-use knife stored between a cutting board and the slicer in the kitchen. The operator sanitized and properly stored the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
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 the scoop handle used for semolina not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to containers with cooked pasta. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
67
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed marinara sauce at 74F in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the sauce has been cooling for longer than 2 hours. The operator reheated the marinara sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over cooked pork in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a missing door handle on the reach in cooler near the pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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 for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning above the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service to go containers not stored inverted or protected. The operator properly stored the to go containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp removed from original packaging stored over ready to eat soup in the reach in freezer. Operator properly stored the raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled with black mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed knives and spoons stored with food-contact surface up. Operator removed the utensils and placed in dish area for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed square plastic container with no handle used as scoop in container with semolina. Operator removed the container from the semolina. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler handle missing near the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the wall and reach in cooler near the front counter. Operator removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Amalfi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Amalfi on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Amalfi?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Amalfi.
How does Cafe Amalfi compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Cafe Amalfi most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Cafe Amalfi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Amalfi have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Amalfi 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 Cafe Amalfi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Amalfi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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