Green Zebra Cafe

476 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236

Passed · Sep 22, 2026 Directions
68
Poor BiteKarma score 68 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Last inspected Sep 22, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 3 critical.
  • Passed 4 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Keeps coming up: Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking, cited 4 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
  • #51 in Sarasota's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
  • 10 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 6 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 22

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Nov 18

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Critical Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  5. Passed Jul 31

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  6. Failed Apr 23

    Callback Reinspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Food management certification valid / employee training verification

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