Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
50
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria's 50 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles stored over salt and pepper in the upstairs storage area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of ibuprofen stored above food products in the back prep area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the manager prepping food with a bracelet on. He removed his bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing 88F water on the cook line. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean dishes with old labels stuck to them.
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the self closing device on the back door broken.
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on multiple shelves in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
50
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of hand sanitizer stored above clean dishes in the back. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen: Butter (64F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had the heavy whipping cream out for about 30 minutes to make drinks and the butter was out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed the butter in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their back ice scoop hand sink disconnected. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand sinks used to fill containers and dump water. Reviewed proper procedure with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observe no test kit for their dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of their dish machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Operator had them remove it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in 88F degree standing water on the cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on their walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
45
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the left side walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle, and soap container, and bleach containers, stored over food storage and food prep areas throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine dish machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Observed no proof of employee training. Operator states it's in the locked upstairs office. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the pizza oven hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook line hand wash sink used to rinse dishes. Operator removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the bar ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the pizza oven hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the left side walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
45
Aug 1, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two chemical spray bottles stored over boxed soda in the upstairs server station and observed sharpies stored over food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of aspirin stored over the upstairs server station. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 small flying insects, 2 of which were by the back exit door that was left open and one was by the open air bar. Did not observe any contact with food. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw seafood stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back kitchen hand wash sink with a sanitizer bucket inside. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for the time marked 4hr butter. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of sauce in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling vent outside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device stored over clean dishes in the upstairs wine closet. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on top of a reach in cooler. Employee removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
35
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Butter (56F - Cold Holding). Operate stated it had been out for approximately 30minutes. Operate placed butter in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor of the back bar area. Operator placed the bucket in a bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the right side kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed more soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the left side kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed more paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Observed no proof of employee food handler training. **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 signed agreements. Operator printed out a copy and had his employees start to sing them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out there up to date license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee phones stored above food in the kitchen. Operator had employees removed phones. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign on the pizza prep table hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish being thawed in standing water. Operator tuned on the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
35
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at the kitchen hand wash sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime buildup on the inside of the dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a case of advil stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed Advil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed the bar using unpasteurized shell eggs for drinks. **Warning**
02B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over alcohol and juice in the bar cooler. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen and bar areas: Raw shell eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cheese olives (53F - Cold Holding); Butter (75F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the items had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple hand wash sinks with dishes and other items inside. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed bar menu with the raw shell egg not identified as raw for its drink. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for their chlorine dishwasher or their quaternary triple sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the pizza prep hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the pizza prep hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the back storage area. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime buildup on the inside of the dishwasher. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in cases of flour. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on top of food equipment. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee items stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop handle in the ice of the outside ice machine. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at the kitchen hand wash sinks. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a open employee drink in the right side reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning**
36-50-4
17
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria.
How does Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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