Old Packing House Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Old Packing House Cafe has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Old Packing House Cafe trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner stored above onions in the back storage area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in their melted butter. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drinks stored on stored on the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris build up under the cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth in the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insecticide stored inside the establishment. Operator removed the insecticide. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored over the cook line. Operator moved the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch items stored in the bar reach in cooler not labeled. Operator separated and labeled the product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee prepping burgers with no hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
61
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
95
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid and renewed license on site before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in the standing reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed the only certified food manager had expired on 10/10/21. Operator states he has another cfm but could not show proof. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls in use as scoops for seasoning. Operator disposed of bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoops inside seasoning and flour containers with the handles touching the food. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
58
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds. Operator had them rewashed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side reach in cooler: Chopped ham (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Observed on the server counter: Butter chips (70F - Cold Holding) Operator stated the ham and cheese had been in there for approximately 1 hr and turned down the cooler. Operator stated the butter had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on the ceiling vents in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned equipment stored on a soiled rack in the warewashing area. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 grooved cutting boards on the cook line. Operator replaced them with new boards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign on the kitchen hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
61
Aug 21, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink quaternary below 150ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed only expired training certificates. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-01-5
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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee corrected by cleaning during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked Hand wash sink at bar. Operator corrected by moving fan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour. Operator corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
50
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed employee drink on preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hung on oven handle in kitchen. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Packing House Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Packing House Cafe on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Packing House Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Old Packing House Cafe.
How does Old Packing House Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Old Packing House Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Old Packing House Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old Packing House Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Old Packing House Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Old Packing House Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Packing House Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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