Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
58
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza stretching back to 2022. Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza was last inspected on Sep 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Soda lines leading into the ice in the ice bin used for customers drinks in the bar area soiled. Chef was informed and discarded the ice.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda lines leading into the ice in the ice bin used for customers drinks in the bar area soiled. Chef was informed and discarded the ice. Mixer head soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink next to the pizza oven. Chef placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Chef placed the items on a shelf.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic curtains in the walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
58
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pasta in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
61
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Mixer head soiled. Soda lines in the bar area leading into the ice bin soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna stored in the walk-in cooler not date marked. Employee stated the lasagna was prepared on 4/13. Employee placed a date tag on the lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers and boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer reach in cooler in the bar area.
29-49-6
58
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Mixer head soiled. Soda lines leading into the ice bin in the bar area soiled. Chef voluntarily discarded the ice and cleaned the lines. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed food debris on can opener blade **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of tomatoes dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Mixer head soiled. Soda lines leading into the ice bin in the bar area soiled. Chef voluntarily discarded the ice and cleaned the lines.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees training expired 5/23 and 6/23. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs in the bar area, front counter area and pizza make area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic curtain in the walk-in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
58
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb in the cook line area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and the walk-in freezer. Manager placed the items on a shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the bar area.
22-16-4
64
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza.
How does Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza 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 Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caragiulo's Ristorante & Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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