Ka Papa Cuisine

1830 S Osprey Ave Ste 104, Sarasota, FL 34239

Other

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Ka Papa Cuisine appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Ka Papa Cuisine is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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22-41-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.Observed batteries not dispensing towels at kitchen hand sink.

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Printed advisory for operator. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold holding mashed potato 46F, carrot puree 50F. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle stainless bowl in rice.

14-01-5

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 dishwashing machine chlorine at 0 ppm and sanitizer solution container empty. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-41-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at cook line. Employee added. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed dust buildup on vent grate over triple sink area.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris on gasket at reachin cooler on cook line closest to the bar.

23-03-4

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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22-41-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Employee corrected by adding to hand wash sink next to cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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 agreements. **Corrective Action Taken**

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. Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed plan to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Oct 26, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ka Papa Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ka Papa Cuisine on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ka Papa Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ka Papa Cuisine.

How does Ka Papa Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Ka Papa Cuisine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Ka Papa Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ka Papa Cuisine have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ka Papa Cuisine 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 Ka Papa Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ka Papa Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.

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