Cacio Italian Bistro
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
47
Score
Cacio Italian Bistro has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Cacio Italian Bistro on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bag of cough drops stored near utensils. The operator properly stored the cough drops. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (46F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The marinara was date marked 12/3. The operator discarded the marinara sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed marinara sauce (46F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The marinara was date marked 12/3. The operator discarded the marinara sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of sweet potatoes stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sweet potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Apr 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (64F - Cold Holding) near the reach in cooler. The operator stated the eggs have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator operated stored the raw shell eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the dishmachine. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times behind the front counter.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cooler door handles throughout the kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket stored next to single-service to go boxes in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall above the dishmachine.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed the scoop used for flour stored on a soiled lid in the kitchen. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. **Corrected On-Site**
10-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets for reach in coolers soiled with an accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water at room temperature. The operator moved the chicken into the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
30
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat noodles in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
16-20-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature for the dishmachine at 98F. The operator reset the breaker for the hot water heater and water temp is at 124F. **Corrected On-Site**
16-53-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the cooking equipment in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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 used for flour stored on top of a soiled container lid. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the chicken in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
52
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler with rust and has pitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed rag used as food liner on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat egg rolls in stand up reach-in cooler across from steam table. The manager moved raw beef to bottom of shelf under egg rolls in reach-in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (48F - Cold Holding) and egg rolls (49F - Cold Holding). The manager moved chicken and egg rolls into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator on proper hand washing in designated hand washing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Establishment advertised crab on menu but serves imitation crab. The owner stated they are in the progress of changing menu. **Corrective Action Taken**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by dishes and bags.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. The manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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 egg rolls and chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stand up reach-in freezer door heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in not maintaining cold holding 48F across from steam table.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and cell phone above prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cacio Italian Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cacio Italian Bistro on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cacio Italian Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cacio Italian Bistro.
How does Cacio Italian Bistro compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Cacio Italian Bistro most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Cacio Italian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cacio Italian Bistro have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cacio Italian Bistro 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 Cacio Italian Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cacio Italian Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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