Oasis Cafe (The)

3542 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Oasis Cafe (The) appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Dec 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef in pan on floor in walk in cooler. Observed case tomatoes on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on shared dumpster with plaza. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used for handle on reach in cooler on cook line.

14-71-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on shared dumpster with plaza.

33-11-4

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 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 in reach in cooler unit next to walk in cooler, cold holding guacamole with tomato 63F, corn and bean salad 56F, chicken 60F, smoked salmon64F. Cook discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water on cook line by grill at 77F. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils at 101F in pan of water by stove.

10-07-4

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen and preparation area not smooth. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.Observed duct tape on glass door reachin cooler handle and reachin cooler handle near walkin cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

14-71-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed front refrigeration by cash register at 48F. Operator will call for service and will refrain from storing cream cheese product until repaired.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour and sugar bulk bins stored on floor in bakery area.

08B-38-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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. Operator replaced chlorine and corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-47-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Melissa Palermo and Katy Corrigan expired 7/2022 .

53B-14-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen and preparation areas not smooth and cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used on Reachin Cooler handle closest to Walkin Cooler .

14-71-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-50-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oasis Cafe (The) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oasis Cafe (The) on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oasis Cafe (The)?

Across the inspection record, “duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oasis Cafe (The).

How does Oasis Cafe (The) compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Oasis Cafe (The) most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Oasis Cafe (The)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oasis Cafe (The) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oasis Cafe (The) 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 Oasis Cafe (The) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oasis Cafe (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.

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