BIG OLAF CREAMERY
561 N WASHINGTON DR, SARASOTA, FL 342361318
License #6803177
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Excellent Health Score
How is this score calculated? →BIG OLAF CREAMERY in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 98.3 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 24, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 5 total violations — 1 critical, 4 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 24, 2025 shows 5 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers for floor cleaner stored next to bag of flour and container of chocolate sprinkles in the kitchen area. Owner remove floor cleaner.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food containers stored in the front counter area soiled.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors though out the kitchen and front counter area soiled.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in freezers next to the front counter area soiled.
- [36-51-4] Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Cabinet on the left side of the front counter area chipped and broken.
What do locals think?
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BIG OLAF CREAMERY has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?
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