Peperonata Pasta

4141 S Tamiami Trl #13, Sarasota, FL 34231

Italian

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Peperonata Pasta four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Peperonata Pasta on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked onions prepared on site date marked 8/12 in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the cooked onions. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-24-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked onions prepared on site date marked 8/12 in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the cooked onions. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over salad dressing in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed uncooked pasta stored in contact with non-food grade bags in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.

14-31-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bolognese and marinara sauce prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator placed date marks on the sauces. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin with no handle used as scoop in container with panko breading. Operator removed the ramekin from the container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored next to spices on a wire rack in the kitchen. Operator removed the purse and stored with other employee belongings. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee chicken not segregated from food for the public in reach in cooler. Operator discarded the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in unisex bathroom with no cover.

32-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peperonata Pasta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peperonata Pasta on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Peperonata Pasta compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Peperonata Pasta most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Peperonata Pasta's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peperonata Pasta have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Peperonata Pasta 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 Peperonata Pasta inspected?

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

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