Briandi's Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Briandi's Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to 10 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Nokomis facility scores 74, putting Briandi's Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 multiple foods in the walk in cooler with no date markings. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all cooler door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor of the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings in an equipment storage area. Observed 10 rodent droppings in dry storage. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods in the walk in cooler with no date markings. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all cooler door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor of the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside. **Warning**
42-01-4
47
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the items have been held in the cooler for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the potentially hazardous foods on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods in the walk in cooler prepared onsite for more than 24 hours with no date markings. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler door handles on the cook line soiled with food debris. Observed the microwave door handle soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath equipment on the cook line soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop at the ice machine stored unprotected on top of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle between uses. The operator properly store the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
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Apr 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Feb 6, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Food contaminated by employee. See stop sale. Observed the soda gun stored touching the ice in the ice bin behind the bar. The operator discarded the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over grated Parmesan cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the operator handle raw clams the touch a ladle handle without changing gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a stick of deodorant stored near food in the reach in freezer. The operator removed the deodorant. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee fill a sanitizer bucket in the handwashing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled behind the bar. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored near packaged food in the dry storage area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath and behind equipment soiled with an accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed the soda gun stored touching the ice in the ice bin behind the bar. The operator discarded the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-19-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw ground beef, raw veal, and raw chicken stored in metal containers on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop at the ice machine stored unprotected on top of the ice machine. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready-to-eat Alfredo sauce in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. The operator discarded the mixture. **Warning**
21-03-4
20
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cut lettuce in the reach in cooler at the salad station.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the seating license expired 12/1/2023.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items prepared on site not properly date marked in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced cheese not properly date marked in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the bar and near the salad station.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in the walk in cooler.
36-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen. Observed the floor of the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored in a plastic container stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed raw ground beef stored in a metal container stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between the reach in cooler and prep table on the cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed the rear exit screen door does not completely seal when closed.
35B-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
32
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with mold-like substance, cutting boards throughout kitchen soiled. Repeat 3-8-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed slicer soiled with green mold like substance. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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 meatballs, soup and pasta in Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler made onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy dust buildup on wall vents in kitchen. Observed heavy grease buildup on hood vents. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed dust buildup on wall vents. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout kitchen. Repeat 3-8-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen under equipment and in Walk-in cooler heavy soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at cooks line and kitchen areas. Repeat **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler at cooks line and Walk-in cooler interiors and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 3-8-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
58
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
18
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating license expired 12/1/2022.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with green mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in the kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef and onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at the ice machine. Operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door does not close completely. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler with rust and pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths throughout the kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator properly stored the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Briandi's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Briandi's Restaurant on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Briandi's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Briandi's Restaurant.
How does Briandi's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Nokomis?
Briandi's Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Nokomis average of 74.
Has Briandi's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Briandi's Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Briandi's 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 Briandi's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Briandi's Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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