OLD PACKING HOUSE CAFE

Name: OLD PACKING HOUSE CAFE
Address: 987 PACKING HOUSE RD, SARASOTA, FL, 34232, US
Rating: 96.7

987 PACKING HOUSE RD, SARASOTA, FL 34232

License #6805057

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96.7 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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OLD PACKING HOUSE CAFE in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96.7 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 31, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 1 critical, 9 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 31, 2025 shows 5 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 4 minor.

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DBPR

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in their melted butter. Operator removed it.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner stored above onions in the back storage area. Operator removed it.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris build up under the cook line.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth in the cook line. Operator removed it.

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