Osteria 500
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Osteria 500, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cook line cutting boards heavily grooved. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee wash their hands without soap. Operator had them rewash their hands with soap. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 small flying insects in the upstairs prep area, approximately 3 in the dish pit, approximately 3 in the downstairs prep area,approximately 3 in the bar, and approximately 12 in the baked goods hand sink. Observed numerous landing on food prep surfaces and glasses at the prep areas and bar, none of them landed on food products. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw veal stored over unprepared vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the veal. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a container on the floor of the prep area: Chopped lettuce (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator placed it in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored besides canned sauce in the upstairs prep area. Operator moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their triple sink at 500ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the pizza hand sink used to dump water into. Operator reviewed with the employee on its proper use. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cook line cutting boards heavily grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
33
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hand with cold water. Operator had them rewash their hands with hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse a towel in a hand wash sink. Operator reviewed its proper use with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the cook line microwaves with debris build up.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an ice cream scoop stored in 78F standing water. Operator removed the utensils **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above wine on the second floor and above boxed drinks on the first floor. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting boards on the cook line grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle used to scoop ice. Operator removed the cup from the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
61
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meat stored over uncooked asparagus in the cook line reach in cooler. Operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked muscles in the cook line reach in cooler. Operator moved them. **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 ground beef stood over whole pork in the walk in cooler. Operator swapped them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored next to cases of oil upstairs. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their triple sink at 500ppm quaternary. Operator corrected it to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their triple sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed their warewashing hand sink unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles in establishment. Operator labeled some of them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the bar hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items stored above cases of soda in the kitchen. Operator removed the cases. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
32
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee fill his cup with ice and water, drink it without a straw, and then handle clean dishes without washing his hands. Operator set the dishes aside to be rewashed and had the employee wash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their triple sink at 500ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink used to fill up a container. Operator informed the employee on its proper use. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the establishment.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of food stored on the floor of the kitchen and cases of oil stored on their stairs. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees working with food without hair restraints. Operator had them put some on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee cellphones stored above food prep areas in the establishment.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up inside their ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign at the bar.
31B-04-4
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 multiple scoops in contact with food in their containers.
10-01-5
45
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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 the mop sink missing a vacuum break at the left end of its splitter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked vegetables in the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat beef and cheese in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the fish. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cheese and sauce in the central make table. Operator removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat shrimp and heavy whipping cream in the cook line make table. Operator removed the ready to eat shrimp and whipping cream. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple bags of meat in the reach in freezers in direct contact with non food grade plastic bags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Observed multiple bags of meat in the upstairs reach in freezers in direct contact with non-food grade plastic bags. **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw salmon being served on the menu without it being identified. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
47
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
14 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects in the front prep area. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects in the upstairs prep hand wash sink Observed approximately 2 small flying insects in the bar area. Did not observe them landing on any food/food prep surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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 the dishwasher go form dirty dishes to clean dishes without properly washing his hands. Operator had them wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of mushrooms with a dented seal. Operator willingly disposed of the can. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the mop sink missing a vacuum break at the left end of its splitter. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and bug spray stored next to cans of food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the cleaners. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line and pizza prep: Cooked zucchini (60F - Cold Holding); Cooked peas (60F - Cold Holding); Cheese and cream mix (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed an employee handle raw salmon and then handle ready to eat arugula and oranges without changing his gloves or washing his hands. Operator willingly disposed of the arugula and oranges and hand the employee wash their hands **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle raw salmon and then handle ready to eat arugula and oranges without changing his gloves or washing his hands. Operator willingly disposed of the arugula and oranges and hand the employee wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked vegetables in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cheese and sauce in the central make table. Operator removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 2 small crawling beetle like insects inside a sealed container of single service cups. Operator willingly disposed of containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a container of household insecticide stored inside the establishment. Operator tossed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed raw salmon served on the menu without proof of being farm raised and pellet fed. Operator must only serve salmon fully cooked until proof is provided. **Warning**
01D-08-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple bags of meat in the reach in freezers in direct contact with non food grade plastic bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw salmon being served on the menu without it being identified. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored inside the cook line hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the cook line hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of prepared sauce not date marked. Operator stated they were made two days prior. Instructed operator on proper date marking procedure. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor throughout the establishment. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed the dishwasher dry dishes with a cloth. **Warning**
24-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not stored properly. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
7
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a second floor "mezzanine" for the establishment that was not listed on the submitted plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Operator has submitted plans and is waiting for approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 with a handle touching the food in a flour storage container. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
86
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiped his nose with their hand and then touched clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line reach in make table: Cooked mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been stored there for approximately 3 hrs. Operator placed mushrooms in the reach in cooler. Observed above the cook line prep table: Cooked Pepper bread (85F - Cold Holding) Operator had stated they had been out for approximately 1-1/2hrs. Operator place bread into the reach in cooler. Observed on the bar counter: Cheese Olives (80F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2 hrs. Operator stored the olives into the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the bottom reach in cooler on the right of the cook line. Operator placed the raw beef below the fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor of the cook line. Operator place the bucket on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects flying in the upstairs prep area and hand wash sink. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects flying in the downstairs prep area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ac unit with its drain line going into the hand wash sink in the back desert counter area. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink on the cook line. Operator placed paper towels there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a second floor "mezzanine" for the establishment that was not listed on the submitted plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Observed no written employee agreements. Operator had a employee fill out one agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employee food training certificates. Observed approximately 20 employees engaged in food preparation. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the carbon dioxide tank in the outside bar truck not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can at shared employee bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a employee drink near soda fountain. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket, shoes, and backpack stored with dry storage food and single service items in the drys storage area. Operator removed employee items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the standing reach in freezer in the upstairs dry storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives stored between equipment in the pizza prep area. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs store on equipment handles on the cook line. Employees placed tongs above grill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
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 with a handle touching the food in a flour storage container. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the bar hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a opened employee drink the pizza pre reach in cooler. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance equipment stored above the prep table in the pizza prep area. Operator removed equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board. Operator placed the cloth in a sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
16
Jun 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Osteria 500 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Osteria 500 on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Osteria 500?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Osteria 500.
How does Osteria 500 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Osteria 500 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Osteria 500's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Osteria 500 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Osteria 500 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 Osteria 500 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Osteria 500 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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