Village Walk Cafe & Market
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Village Walk Cafe & Market stretching back to 2022. Village Walk Cafe & Market was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Cook cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed case of fry mix on floor in dry storage. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed missing plug on 2 dumpsters.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed plastic cups on floor in dry storage. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
90
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Victorino Diaz or Karol Hernandez working over 60 days. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in front counter reachin cooler Cold Holding Coleslaw 54F, Sour Cream 48F , operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed in front counter reachin cooler Cold Holding Coleslaw 54F, Sour Cream 48F, operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade. Chef cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed bins of panko, rice, and flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed Salmon and Mahi not cut or removed from vacuum seal. Chef corrected by piercing bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
45
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed Chef agreements in English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Emailed operator agreement. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs stored over raw beef. Cook corrected by moving eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in soda station, debris in corners of ice bin.
22-02-4
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 some employees expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on shelf with food. Employee corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
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 touching Panko crumbs. Employee corrected by removing and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside Reachin Cooler on cook line near Reachin Freezer.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on wheels of food equipment and on floor behind cooking equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on top of cook line window. Staff corrected by inverting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Village Walk Cafe & Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Village Walk Cafe & Market on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Village Walk Cafe & Market?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Village Walk Cafe & Market.
How does Village Walk Cafe & Market compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Village Walk Cafe & Market most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Village Walk Cafe & Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Village Walk Cafe & Market have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Village Walk Cafe & Market 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 Village Walk Cafe & Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Village Walk Cafe & Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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