Bruschetta Sarasota Key West
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2023, Bruschetta Sarasota Key West has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Bruschetta Sarasota Key West is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
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 chlorine test kit available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The establishment has another employee hand sink available. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw calamari stored over bottled water in the 2-door upright reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw calamari. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked lasagna in the 2-door upright reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over grated Parmesan in the 2-door upright reach in cooler. Observed raw sausage stored over cooked pasta in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw meats. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a food preparation surface in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
47
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored above cannoli cream filling in the stand-up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Observed raw ground beef stored above cannoli pastry shells in the stand-up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw meats. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding) on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator stated the chicken had been held out of refrigeration for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the chicken in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
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 employee cell phones stored above a food preparation table in the kitchen. The cell phones were properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. The operator removed the knives from the block. **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
58
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw squid stored over chicken broth in the reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked lasagna in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinara sauce and lasagna prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours. The operator placed date marks on the foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in 73F standing water. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on a shelf above a food preparation surface in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bruschetta Sarasota Key West last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bruschetta Sarasota Key West on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bruschetta Sarasota Key West?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bruschetta Sarasota Key West.
How does Bruschetta Sarasota Key West compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Bruschetta Sarasota Key West most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Bruschetta Sarasota Key West's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bruschetta Sarasota Key West have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bruschetta Sarasota Key West 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 Bruschetta Sarasota Key West inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bruschetta Sarasota Key West is inspected around three times per year on average.
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