Andrea's
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
74
Score
Andrea's appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Andrea's was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. 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 four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Andrea's on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Observed new menu without Caesar dressing identified with raw egg. Staff added asterisk to identify. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed reach in cooler on pizza side 2 door with torn door gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Person in charge segregated with pan. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.Observed foil ripped on walkin cooler shelving.
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on Andrea's side reach in cooler.
29-49-6
74
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on Andreas kitchen side cold holding beef cooked 59F, lasagna 57F held overnight. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in reach in cooler raw pork stored over bread. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.Observed walk in cooler without working lights.
38-04-4
67
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed vacuum packed meats in walk in cooler. Observed in walk in cooler 2 lb. Veal, 1 lb bacon, and 6 lb. beef dated more than 48 hours still sealed.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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.Observed no agreements emailed to manager who printed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed in walk in cooler 2 lb. Veal, 1 lb bacon, and 6 lb. beef dated more than 48 hours still sealed.
03G-54-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from stove in Andreas kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed column damaged approximately 10 " next to dish machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
58
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired managers certification. Emailed Andrea Bozzolo a list of approved providers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Expired Certified Manager extend until 7/1/24. Emailed operator information. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed short ribs, fish, eggplant parmesan and other items not date marked in reachin cooler and walkin cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Observed items in walkin cooler not labeled with date **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed door on walkin cooler not properly latching. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walkin freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
74
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing machine at bar 0 ppm, dishwashing machine in kitchen 0 ppm. Operator called for service. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired managers certification. Emailed Andrea Bozzolo a list of approved providers. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Observed raw eggs used on Caesar dressing and not identified on menu. Operator corrected with asterisk. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed no chlorine test strips for dishwashing machines. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed short ribs, fish, eggplant parmesan and other items not date marked in reachin cooler and walkin cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook making pasta without hair restraint. Cook restrained hair. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed door on walkin cooler not properly latching.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed shrimp on floor in walkin freezer and eggs on floor in walkin cooler .
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walkin freezer .
14-69-4
47
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed bar at 0 ppm. Operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Printed for operator in English and Spanish. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on can opener blade. Operator corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Pizza Wine bar "Malmosto" where old dining room,storage, and preparation area was.Observed pizza oven, bar, cooler without remodel plan. Please submit remodel plan to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com **Warning**
51-16-7
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.Printed and signed during inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign in bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
50
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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 plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license on wall expired 12/1/22.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks in Reachin Freezer and Reachin Cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reachin Cooler not working in main kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked flour bin lid in storage area between dining areas.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer chest between dining areas.
14-69-4
58
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Andrea's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Andrea's on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Andrea's?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Andrea's.
How does Andrea's compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Andrea's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Andrea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Andrea's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Andrea's 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 Andrea's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Andrea's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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