Purple Bol

4115 Linwood St, Sarasota, FL 34232

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Purple Bol appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Purple Bol's latest score of 86 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed their only CFM expired 1/16/25 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed the license not on the truck. **Warning**

50-04-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager for the establishment. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open employee drink in the right side reach in cooler. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of granola on the ground. Operator placed containers on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Purple Bol last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Purple Bol on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Purple Bol compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Purple Bol most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Purple Bol's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Purple Bol have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Purple Bol 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 Purple Bol inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Purple Bol is inspected around two times per year on average.

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