Sarasota Grill and Pizzeria

5674 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Sarasota Grill and Pizzeria, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 7, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Sarasota Grill and Pizzeria since Feb 7, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw fish stored over bottled drinks in the standing reach in cooler. Operator removed the fish. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-11-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of coffee stored under hand wash soap in the dry storage area. Operator removed the coffee. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled bottle containing a chemical not labeled in the warewashing area. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener blade. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the standing reach in freezer gaskets with black build up.

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple opened employee water bottles not separated in the standing reach in cooler. Operator removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used as scoop in sugar bin. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sarasota Grill and Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sarasota Grill and Pizzeria on file is from Feb 7, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Sarasota Grill and Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Sarasota Grill and Pizzeria most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Sarasota Grill and Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sarasota Grill and Pizzeria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sarasota Grill and Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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