Maestrale Restaurant
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
55
Score
Across the available record, Maestrale Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on May 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “rear exits not protected with self-closing doors” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Maestrale Restaurant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw pork stored over bottled water in the walk in cooler. Observed raw ground beef stored over canned tomatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water pitcher filled from the handwashing sink behind the front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed Cooked lasagna prepared on site, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation surface behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooked octopus and raw fish stored in metal pans less than 6 inches off the floor. The operator properly stored the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Rear exits not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
55
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw veal removed from original packaging stored in same container with raw chicken in the walk in cooler. The operator pro stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tiramisu (60F - Cold Holding) in the refrigerator near the pizza station. The tiramisu had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tiramisu. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tiramisu (60F - Cold Holding) in the refrigerator near the pizza station. The tiramisu had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tiramisu. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored on a food prep table near clean utensils. The operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee handled raw grouper then handled a clean knife without washing hands.
12A-27-4
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. Observed an employee handle a cell phone then handle pasta which was placed in boiling water.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw grouper stored in same container as unwrapped cooked octopus. The operator discarded the grouper due to thawing violation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna and meat sauce held for more than 24 hours not date marked in the walk in cooler. The operator placed a date mark on the foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for salt in the kitchen. The operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed grouper not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the grouper. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Rear exits not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lamb thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. The operator placed the lamb in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
23
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked lasagna in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw mussels in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tiramisu (56F - Cold Holding) in the refrigerator in the kitchen. The operator stated the tiramisu had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tiramisu. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator discarded the solution and replaced with new solution at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handles between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Rear exits not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for salt and sugar in the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in the dish area.
36-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
32
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
35
Oct 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maestrale Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maestrale Restaurant on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maestrale Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “rear exits not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maestrale Restaurant.
How does Maestrale Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Maestrale Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Maestrale Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maestrale Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maestrale Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Maestrale Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maestrale Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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