Beso
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
64
Score
Beso has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Container of medicine stored next to single service items in the bar area. Manager removed the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-22-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
64
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored unwashed parsley on a speed rack in the kitchen. Employee removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitized reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 300ppm Quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Employee placed the shrimp in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground pork stored over raw intact beef in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the pork below the beef **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
67
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Tomato sauce dated 8/12 stored in the walk in cooler. Chef discarded the sauce.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of peppers dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tomato sauce dated 8/12 stored in the walk in cooler. Chef discarded the sauce.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish patie 53F stored above the fill line in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler in the preparation area. Chef stated the items was stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes. Chef placed the item in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Chef replaced the sanitizer new reading 250ppm quaternary.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
52
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut and washed zucchini in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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 - 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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the eggs of the inspection.
11-26-1
50
May 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beso last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beso on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beso?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beso.
How does Beso compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Beso most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Beso's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beso have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beso 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 Beso inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beso is inspected around three times per year on average.
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