Casamí

1272 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Casamí has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited two times.

Casamí's latest score of 95 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi and cod bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**

06-09-1

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi and cod bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM expired Luigi Di Lorio 2/11/21 National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Luigi was the only CFM for the establishment. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for the dishwasher and sanitizer buckets. **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi and cod bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**

06-09-1

Oct 27, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 14, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef steak store over cook shrimp in the stand up reach in cooler in the dry storage area. Chef removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine and sanitizer buckets.

16-37-1

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casamí last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casamí on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casamí?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casamí.

How does Casamí compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Casamí most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Casamí's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casamí have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Casamí 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 Casamí inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Casamí is inspected around three times per year on average.

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