Cafe Amici Downtown
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
55
Score
Cafe Amici Downtown has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
“Lights in food preparation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Cafe Amici Downtown's latest score of 55 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked potatoes in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Chef removed the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Espresso machine in the bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Very low hot water pressure at the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area.
27-19-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener holder in the back kitchen area rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield on both lights in the dishwasher area missing. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in the dishwasher area not smooth and cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
55
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon removed from its commercial packaging stored over pasta in the reach in freezer next to the cook line. Chef placed the salmon below the pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping clothe sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Chef replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area. Chef placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Chef stated the beef was cooked on 10/15. Chef placed a date mark on the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener and holder rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the dry storage area not smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in the dishwasher area missing a cover/shield. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nozzle holders in the bar area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in the dishwasher area not smooth and durable.
36-30-4
41
Feb 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw veal stored over unwashed potatoes in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the veal. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items stored in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area and next to the cook line. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Food containers stored next to the hand washing sink in the cook line area. Employee removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light Shield missing in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
50
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Slicer blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna stored in the walk-in cooler with no date mark. Person in charge stated the lasagna was prepared on 4/23. Person in charge placed a date mark on the lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in the dishwasher area missing a light shield. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 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. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled a baguette with their bare hands. Employee voluntarily discarded the baguette. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles and holsters in the bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in the dishwasher area missing. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
45
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cheese in the walk-in cooler. Employee removed the beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee rewashed hands and used paper towels. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the cook line. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared on 11/19 with no date mark. Owner placed a date mark on the lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on the handle of the stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen.
14-71-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in the dishwasher room.
38-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in the dishwasher room have spray foam in several area of the wall.
36-30-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Amici Downtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Amici Downtown on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Amici Downtown?
Across the inspection record, “lights in food preparation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cafe Amici Downtown.
How does Cafe Amici Downtown compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Cafe Amici Downtown most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Cafe Amici Downtown's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Amici Downtown have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Amici Downtown 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 Cafe Amici Downtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Amici Downtown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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