Chianti

3900 Clark Rd Bldg M 1 2 3, Sarasota, FL 34233

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Chianti has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Chianti was last inspected on Mar 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

Chianti's latest score of 86 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2024. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Did not observe any employee training certificates **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at cold station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed ice build up in chest freezer. **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled shelves in Walkin Cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed food debris on walkin cooler shelves. **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed manager vomit plan. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front bar. Manager corrected by adding paper towels.

31B-02-4

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed manager agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed Hand wash sink on east side of rear kitchen machine not dispensing.

31B-05-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor drain in front of Walkin Cooler with debris and soiled floor tiles in Walkin Cooler and Walkin Freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at salad station.

14-69-4

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chianti last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chianti on file is from Mar 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Chianti compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Chianti most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Chianti's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chianti have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chianti 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 Chianti inspected?

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

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