Maximillian's Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Maximillian's Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Maximillian's Cafe squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above the sandwich make area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a preparation table in the back kitchen area. Owner removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 6x6 inch hole in the wall in the dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind the nozzles on the soda machine in the dining area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
78
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel stored in a pan and in direct contact with cut and washed strawberries in the reach in cooler on the make line. Employee removed the paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored on bag in box soda. Owner removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 handout to the operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Washed uncovered lettuce stored next to the hand wash sink near the three compartment sink. Employee removed the lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in the reach in cooler on the make line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored next to food in the front counter area. Employee removed the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits for the sanitizer buckets and three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No training dates recorded on any of the employee training certificates.
53B-10-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the front counter area. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of in the kitchen and back hallway. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
64
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees picked a wiping towel of the floor and placed it in the soiled laundry then handled cleaning equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 64F stored at room temperature on the sandwich make line. Owner stated the chicken had been at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Owner placed the chicken in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food storage racks in the dry storage area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
61
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Employee re-washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Emailed handouts.
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. Emailed handouts.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1 foot x 6 inch hole in the wall above the ice machine in the dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit or the establishment and the kitchen.
35B-03-4
55
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in the dry storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in the preparation.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the sandwich make area.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceilings though out the dinning room above the soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover missing under the three compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water and containers of pickles stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover missing. Under the three compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind all equipment and shelves in the dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1x1 foot hole in the wall in the dry storage area behind the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in cooler in the preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Employees cutting cooked chicken next to the hand washing sink in the make line area exposed to splash. Employee removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Walls in the front counter and sandwich make area.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maximillian's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maximillian's Cafe on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maximillian's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Maximillian's Cafe.
How does Maximillian's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Maximillian's Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Maximillian's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maximillian's Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maximillian's Cafe 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 Maximillian's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maximillian's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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