Asaro's Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Asaro's Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed can rack and pull out drawers on cook line with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with dust buildup.
36-50-4
86
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed table and garbage can in front of hand washing sink next to salad reach in cooler. Operator removed garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to salad reach in cooler.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sausage cooked previous morning not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed probe thermometer not working.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk salt bin. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler next to customer food. Also observed drink on cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
64
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at salad reach in cooler hand sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed no date marking in stored food including soup from 2 days prior in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Cook. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed metal soufflé cup without handles in Parmesan cheese. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on cutting board on cooks line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and shortening on cook line and flour by mixer, soda box by salad station all on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in cooler doors. Observed food debris in pull out drawers on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Observed sliced garlic in cracked container in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
61
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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 0 ppm. Employee corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed at hand wash sink towards front door side of pizza ovens. Operator added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed at hand wash sink next to salad reachin cooler. Operator added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed soiled vent and surrounding tiles above dishwashing machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch and cloth bracelet on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed black substance on walkin cooler gaskets and reachin cooler gaskets at salad unit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. **Admin Complaint**
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.Manager had employee sign and emailed in Spanish also. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored with food items on shelf next to mixer.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook engaged with food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed oil stored on floor at end of cooks line and flour bags on floor near mixer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.Observed grease on pad under and in front of receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
58
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 agreement in English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: Did not observe any signed employee health reporting agreements. Employee health reporting agreement (one per employee, no expiration) **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dishwashing Machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: Observed debris on top of Dishwashing Machine **Time Extended**
16-21-4
86
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter of farm raised and pellet fed for salmon. Please request from supplier. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head with food debris.mrep **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in corners by white chute guard. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dishwashing Machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Observed debris on Dishwashing Machine exterior top. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on Reachin Cooler tops in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed Dumpster shared with stores in plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in front counter Reachin Cooler , no ambient thermometer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asaro's Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asaro's Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asaro's Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Asaro's Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant.
How does Asaro's Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Asaro's Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Asaro's Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Asaro's Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Asaro's Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Asaro's Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Asaro's Pizzaria & Italian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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