DRUNKEN POET CAFE

dba LE POETE IVRE INC

F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
1572 MAIN STREET
SARASOTA, FL 34236
DBPR District
District 7 — Fort Myers (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Brevard (code 5)
Seating
60 seats

License

License Number
SEA6803656
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 18, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13645504 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Mar 5, 2026
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13495679 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 21, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Violations Found

I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13495492 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 18, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12 ×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10887025 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food