Casantica Ristorante

1213 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Casantica Ristorante appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Casantica Ristorante scores about where you'd expect for a Sarasota restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Large cutting board on the cook line..

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored outside. Cases of canned tomatoes sauce stored in a storage shed that is not totally in-closed behind the restaurant. Owner placed the cases inside. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-42-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line soiled.

22-16-4

Jun 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to wine bottles in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler in the salad make area and the cook line soiled. Hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves in the dishmachine area covered with torn foil. Owner replaced the foil. **Corrected On-Site**

14-20-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the stand up reach in cooler in the back storage area.

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled.

22-16-4

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 30, 2022

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in coolers on the cook line and preparation area soiled.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casantica Ristorante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casantica Ristorante on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casantica Ristorante?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casantica Ristorante.

How does Casantica Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Casantica Ristorante most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Casantica Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casantica Ristorante have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Casantica Ristorante 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 Casantica Ristorante inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Casantica Ristorante is inspected around two times per year on average.

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