Amore Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
64
Score
Amore Restaurant appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer buckets at 450ppm quaternary. Operator corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of bleach and soap improperly stored next to food in the kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their coffee filters without a lid. Operator placed a lid on them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open employee drinks stored above their make table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of olive oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed them on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 500ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed their chemical test kits expired.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one out of their 5 employees with an expired food safety certificate.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up inside the dish machine.
16-03-4
67
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
23-03-4
86
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaners stored next to onions in the dry storage area. Operator removed the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the kitchen. Operator labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of lobster stored uncovered in a reach in freezer. Operator covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed no hot water at time of inspection. Operator's repairmen is not available until Saturday. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side reach in cooler on the cook line: Grouper (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); Cheese ravioli (45F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); Lobster (46F - Cold Holding); Lamb (46F - Cold Holding); Muscles (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been in there for a couple days while they were closed. Operator discarded food willingly. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the left side reach in cooler on the cook line: Grouper (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); Cheese ravioli (45F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); Lobster (46F - Cold Holding); Lamb (46F - Cold Holding); Muscles (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been in there for a couple days while they were closed. Operator discarded food willingly. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the establishment. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
55
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator vomit cleaning plan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed all employee training expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed defrosted vacuum sealed fish in Reachin Cooler without cut in bag or removed from bag. Educated operator on vacuum fish protocol. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in Reachin Cooler gaskets. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in upright freezer near triple sink. **Warning**
14-69-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amore Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amore Restaurant on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amore Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amore Restaurant.
How does Amore Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Amore Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Amore Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amore Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Amore Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Amore Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amore Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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