Sahara Cafe and Mediterranean Foods
1121 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236
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
- Passed 7 of 7 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Sep 29, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Food protection, cross-contamination, cited 3 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
- 5 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 7 visits
- 2026
- Passed Sep 29
Routine Inspection
5 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
- Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
- Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
- Passed Apr 9
Routine Inspection
4 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
- Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
- Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
- Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
- Passed Jan 8
Complaint Inspection
5 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
- Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
- Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
- Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
- 2025
- Passed Sep 8
Routine Inspection
4 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
- Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
- Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
- Minor Lighting provided as required; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
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