Rodizio Grill
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Rodizio Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Rodizio Grill trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked pork in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of the dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored over the front food server area. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a line cook with a watch on. Operator had them remove it. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
74
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 an employee wipe their nose with the back of their hand and grabbed a knife to begin prep work. Operator had them wish the knife and their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed two employees washing their hands with cold water. Operator had them rewash their hands with hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed them missing a drain plug.
33-11-4
70
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Cooked Bannas (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Instructed operator on proper temperature.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the mop sink splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled in the warewashing area. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees cooking food with watches on. Operator had the employee remove the watches. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
58
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 cans of salsa and 2 cans of water chestnuts with rust build up. Operator set aside cans willingly for disposal.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide strip hanging above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Butter chips (62F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that food had been out for approximately 1 hr.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employe food handler training as expired. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
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 signed agreements. Had operator sign a agreement and print out more for his employee to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on the fryer handle in the cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the food prep table between uses. Operator placed cloth in a sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the exterior of the warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the shared employee restroom.
32-12-5
43
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink behind the bar. The operator provided the sink with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at the reach in cooler near the dessert cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employees placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed knives used for carving dried with a wiping cloth after sanitizing.
24-17-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water at a floor drain on the cook line.
29-19-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the bar.
29-17-4
52
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rodizio Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rodizio Grill on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rodizio Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rodizio Grill.
How does Rodizio Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Rodizio Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Rodizio Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rodizio Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rodizio Grill 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 Rodizio Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rodizio Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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