Chef Bruno Wu
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
37
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Chef Bruno Wu, the earliest from 2023. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Chef Bruno Wu trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked bratwurst in the 1st floor walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread designated for croutons stored in direct contact with a non-grade plastic bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the hot cook line. The operator stated the potential hazardous foods had been held for approximately 1.5 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in a separate cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator replaced the empty solution container. Solution is at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw whole-muscle beef stored in vacuum packaging. The operator stated the beef was packaged within 48 hours. The operator removed the beef from the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-50-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of potato chips stored on the floor in the 1st floor dry storage. The operator properly stored the potato chips. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Obama employee beverage on a food preparation surface on the hot cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
37
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on line with stains on them.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on line with groove marks throughout.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying shelf, wet nesting of cambros. Observed employee separating cambros. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken cambros on salad station. Observed employee throwing away. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambros. Observed employee rewash and remove labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
70
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them, in kitchen on grill line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on drying shelf in dish area, cambro stored with old labels on them.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled with food debris on lowboy (left hand side, top drawer), in kitchen, grill side. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.observed two sets of tongs hanging on oven door, in kitchen, on grill line. Observed cook removing and putting into dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on lowboy (left hand side, top drawer) in kitchen, grill side. Observed gasket/ insulated stripping on ice machine door deteriorating.
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooved cut marks, in kitchen, on grill line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cork screw dry past, removed from packaging and in a cambro, not labeled. Located on dry storage shelf in store room, down stairs.
02D-01-5
67
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburger patties temperature at 47F in low boy on line. Patties were just cut in to portion size. Observed operator placing into walk in to drop temperature more. All other items in this low boy temperature were at 42F or below. Temperature dropped to 43 with in 20 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine on ice shield black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving utensils stored with handles down next to reach in coolers at cold station. Observed operator removing utensils, having them re washed in dish machine, wrapped utensils, and put into storage until needed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen grooves in cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in kitchen on stand up reach in coolers next to cold station, torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris on floor in dry storage area down stairs.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer down stairs, case of food on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen on reach in coolers, food debris build up on gaskets.
23-03-4
55
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer touching ear bud and not washing hands before starting work.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed expo person not washing hands before starting work
12A-16-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 #5 Italian Chopped Diced Tomatoes Bari Brand, and 1 #3, 3oz can Chopped Ocean Clams SeaWatch, dented. Observed Chef voluntarily discarding cans **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it. Observed Chef taking it to dish to be washed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in bar with trash debris inside it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on bar with yellow liquid inside and no labeling identifying liquid **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 5 gallon containers wet nesting. Observed Chef removing, separating, and letting them dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters sitting in coffee packet box not protected.
25-05-4
Basic - Uncovered food or prepping equipment stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed vac master equipment on counter next to two compartment sink, with no splash guard separating unit, plugged into extension cord running in to ceiling.
08B-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on shield. Observed chef cleaning shield **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented cans stored on rack not segregated for return to vendor
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed expo without his hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
35
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling vent missing in the kitchen.
36-36-4
95
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in bar hand sink gold fish snack crackers and some plates inside sink. Observed Food and Beverage director removing immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage area some cases of food items and Togo containers N/A cases stored on floor. Also in walk in freezer down stairs.
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex bathroom in employee locker room, no covered receptacle for feminine hygiene products.
32-12-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils stored with handles down instead of up next to hand sink by double door reach in and salad station . Observed Food and beverage director inverting properly**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles in employee locker room with mold like substance on them.
36-34-5
67
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above walk in cooler soiled.
36-34-5
90
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.observed no hot water at hand washing sink by salad prep area. Temperature of water was 71.6 F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Operator currently working on hot water issue during call back inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in employee locker room, a ceiling tile missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in employee restroom no covered receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed beer cooler on first floor with heavy rust on threshold at bottom of doorway on outside of walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed beer cooler still in poor repair. Maintenance on the way to repair during call back inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around freezer door down stairs with a pad lock on door to help keep it closed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chef Bruno Wu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chef Bruno Wu on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chef Bruno Wu?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chef Bruno Wu.
How does Chef Bruno Wu compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Chef Bruno Wu most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Chef Bruno Wu's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chef Bruno Wu have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chef Bruno Wu 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 Chef Bruno Wu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Bruno Wu is inspected around three times per year on average.
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