Main Street Creamery

1359 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Main Street Creamery has been inspected five times since 2022. Main Street Creamery was last inspected on Aug 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 75ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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. Emailed handouts to the operator.

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. Emailed handouts to the operator.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cup stored in the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the cups on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter containing rehydrated eggs and buttermilk stored at room temperature in the front counter area. Employee stated the mix had been at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Employee discarded the mix. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice cream cones stored on the front counter have a sneeze guard the is to low for adequate preparation. Employee removed the cones. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Waffle batter containing rehydrated eggs and buttermilk stored at room temperature in the front counter area. Employee stated the mix had been at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Employee discarded the mix. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-02-5

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean bowls stored next to the preparation sink in the front counter area. Employee removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

24-27-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Main Street Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Main Street Creamery on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Main Street Creamery compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Main Street Creamery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Main Street Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Main Street Creamery have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Main Street Creamery 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 Main Street Creamery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Main Street Creamery is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Green Zebra Cafe

1377 Main St

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Sarasota → Frozen Desserts restaurants in Florida → Frozen Desserts restaurants in Sarasota