Flavios Brick Oven
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
50
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Flavios Brick Oven stretching back to 2022. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Flavios Brick Oven on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed spicy sausage at pizza reach in cooler at 48F. Cook relocated into deeper container. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 - 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 Manager. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed metal cups washed at bar without any sanitizer. Explained to operator, sanitizer options acceptable to use at triple sink.
22-38-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed 2 cooks without hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet spinning without working.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed hole in ice machine lid approximately 2" x 2".
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed leak under dish machine pre rinse area pipe.
29-03-4
50
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed shell eggs stored in walk in cooler over red peppers. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed bar triple sink without sanitizer to set up while washing metal mixing containers.
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.Observed employee handle equipment and preparation without hand wash.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Observed shellfish tags without date last one was sold on tag. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with cook. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander in kitchen hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at pizza station, kitchen, or employee bathroom. Observed employee added soap in kitchen after education.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed cooked veal , tiramisu, potato with no date mark in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed pocketbook and backpack in dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
39
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in sliding glass door reach in cooler Cold holding milk 50F, heavy cream 49F As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitizer being used at bar triple sink for metal mixer cups.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle at bar. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed regular shell eggs used for Caesar dressing. Operator identified on menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar hand sink or kitchen hand sink by dish machine.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cloths and backpacks next to dry food storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed double glass door reach in cooler ambient 47F and glass door not sliding properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on floor in back preparation room near ice machine.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour.
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed no hot water at hand sink at bar and in kitchen next to dish machine. Operator fixed the hot water at bar hand sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 1x1" hole on top of ice machine lid, exposing ice and not protecting from any contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
08B-12-5
41
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed milk in glass door cooler in kitchen at 49F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand wash sink in dishwashing machine area and bar. Employee added soap. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black/pink substance inside ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed coats and backpacks on dry storage shelving.
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hot water faucet not functioning properly at hand wash sink by dishwashing machine area and at bar.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed approximately 4"x1/2 " hole in lid to ice machine. Ice not protected from contamination.
08B-12-5
55
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution on cook line over 200ppm. Educated staff and corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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 - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Observed tags not dated when last one served.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled soda gun nozzles at bar. Bartender corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at bar hand wash sink on east side. Bartender corrected by adding. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed broken gasket on pizza station reachin cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on inside of ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
47
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb on other side of Walkin Cooler with vacuum breaker. 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 2023-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: Observed no vacuum breaker **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin with black/pink substance on white chute guard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed black substance inside ice machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: Observed black/pink substance in ice machine. Observed with Chef. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair ice machine lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed duct tape on ice machine door **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 broken Reachin Cooler door gaskets at pizza 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 2023-05-30: Observed broken gaskets on 2 Reachin Cooler in pizza station **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
74
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb on other side of Walkin Cooler with vacuum breaker. 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 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.Observed all employees training expired 2022. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed books, but training incomplete. 30 day extension given by Opal-Emanuel **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin with black/pink substance on white chute guard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed black substance inside ice machine. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair ice machine lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed duct tape on ice machine door **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 broken Reachin Cooler door gaskets at pizza 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 2023-05-30: Observed broken gaskets on 2 Reachin Cooler in pizza station **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Walkin Freezer . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed ice buildup in Reachin Freezer **Time Extended**
14-69-4
64
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb on other side of Walkin Cooler with vacuum breaker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not stored in order. **Warning**
01C-05-4
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 Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 soda nozzles with debris at bar. Observed can opener blade with debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander in Hand wash sink between cook line and Dishwashing Machine. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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.Observed all employees training expired 2022. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin with black/pink substance on white chute guard. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 broken Reachin Cooler door gaskets at pizza station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Walkin Freezer . **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair ice machine lid. **Warning**
14-71-4
41
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at end of cook line sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm or above. Employee added water and corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed near outside Walkin Cooler , a hose connected without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
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 Dishwashing Machine at 0 ppm chlorine. Employee added bleach to bucket and corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date last served on mussel tags. Educated operator on protocol. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on soda gun nozzle closest to kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Caesar dressing made on premise with raw egg in shell identified by cook not identified on menu.
02B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken single door Reachin cooler by pizza station with broken gasket . Observed lid broken on ice machine and taped. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in water bucket on line at 78F. Employee corrected by placing in metal container on stove at 141F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in cornmeal in bulk bin.
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flavios Brick Oven last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flavios Brick Oven on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flavios Brick Oven?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Flavios Brick Oven.
How does Flavios Brick Oven compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Flavios Brick Oven most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Flavios Brick Oven's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flavios Brick Oven have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Flavios Brick Oven 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 Flavios Brick Oven inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flavios Brick Oven is inspected around three times per year on average.
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