Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
78
Score
Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no chlorine sanitizer available. The operator is using single-service items to serve customers.
22-38-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the top of the interior of the microwaves in poor repair.
14-11-5
86
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the above potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator moved the foods to the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic portion cups with no handle used as scoops for seasoning in the kitchen. The operator removed the portion cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
78
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
70
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in the stand up reach in cooler in the back hallway. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed potato salad opened more than 24 hours not date marked. The operator marked the container with date of opening. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - In-use spatulas stored in between pieces of equipment at the pizza oven. The operator removed the spatulas for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored in a soiled bucket on top of the ice machine. The operator removed the ice scoop and bucket for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
10-12-5
82
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose bibb near the mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat lettuce in the stand up reach in cooler in the back hallway. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored next to single serve napkins in the storage cabinet in the back hallway. The operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored in a soiled bucket on top of the ice machine. The operator removed the ice scoop and bucket for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the displayed license expired 12/1/2021. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
05-09-4
43
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House.
How does Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House 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 Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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