Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar stretching back to 2022. Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Operator added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed glass rack over hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelf in kitchen next to food. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over romaine lettuce in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training certificates for Raquel and Edgar working over 2 months.
53B-02-5
78
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed no hot water at hand wash sink neatly triple sink.Faucet not working. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
78
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning products next to food on shelf above hand wash sink. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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 sea bass not cut or removed defrosted in reach in cooler. Operator corrected by cutting package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed no hot water at hand wash sink neatly triple sink.Faucet not working. **Warning**
29-08-4
58
Aug 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 chlorine at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed dishwashing machine rack in front of kitchen hand wash sink. Removed by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.Gave operator copies and signed for front of house staff. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink not working in kitchen. Operator to call plumber.
29-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in 96F water on cook line. Operator corrected to 135F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed on reachin cooler top.
14-09-4
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 defrosted tuna not cut or removed from packaging. Operator cut packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
52
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Emailed vomit plan to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed employee health reporting to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
82
Jul 25, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar.
How does Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar 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 Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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