Green Apple Catering
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Green Apple Catering, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
61
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in their restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed their left side cook line hand sink with no sign.
31B-04-4
86
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their back hand wash sink with vacuum parts inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator prepping meat while wearing a watch. Operator removed their watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no hair restraint prepping food. They put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing watches while engaged in food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees handling food without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of canned tomatoes stored on the floor of the kitchen and observed a case of water bottles stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the shared dumpster missing a drain plug.
33-11-4
82
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for their triple sink.
16-37-1
90
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned equipment stored on rusted shelves in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
24-06-4
95
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored above the dishwashing area. Operator tossed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cold medicine stored above the dishwashing area. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizer levels at 0ppm chlorine. Operator switched to triple sink.**Warning** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Observed no signed agreements. Operator printed out copies and had employees sign. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed baby toys and carriers stored in the kitchen.
33-31-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned equipment stored on rusted shelves in the kitchen.
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out and posted up to date licenses. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Community dumpster As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
35
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop Sink
29-34-4
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. provided paper copy **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. provided paper copy **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Water jugs on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. walk-in-freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans and lids **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Apple Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Apple Catering on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Apple Catering?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Green Apple Catering.
How does Green Apple Catering compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Green Apple Catering most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Green Apple Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Green Apple Catering have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Green Apple Catering 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 Green Apple Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Apple Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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