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Osteria Southside

1812 S Ospery Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Osteria Southside stretching back to 2022. Osteria Southside was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Sarasota restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed scoop in 127F water. Operator turned up well. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed at bar hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
82
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler next to hand sink, cold holding hard cooked eggs 56F, feta cheese 57F. Operator discarded eggs and iced product. Called for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 bar dish machine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator called for service and will use dish machine in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
70
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in walk in cooler, shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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**
53B-01-5
78
Nov 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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 chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator called for service.
22-41-4
86
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Osteria Southside last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Osteria Southside on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Osteria Southside?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Osteria Southside.

How does Osteria Southside compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Osteria Southside most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Osteria Southside's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Osteria Southside have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Osteria Southside 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 Southside inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Osteria Southside is inspected around three times per year on average.

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