Selva Grill
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Selva Grill stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Selva Grill's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest-emitting strips stored next to bottles of open liquor in the bar area. The bartender remove the strips. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cooked octopus in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the octopus. Raw shell eggs stored over milk in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the milk. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish then clean equipment without changing their gloves and washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food preparation bowls stored in the hand wash sink on the right side of the cook line. Employee removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean sauté pans stored next to the hand wash sink on the left side of the cook line. Chef removed the pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All drink holsters in the bar area soiled. Bartender cleaned the holsters. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
50
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest emitting strip stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Bartender removed the pest strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in the dishwasher area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a pot and pan rack next to the walk in cooler and on a shelf on the cook line next to food. Chef removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of the hood on the roll top reach in cooler next to the convection oven on the cook line has peeling paint and rust.
14-11-5
70
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the trash can then clean equipment with washing the hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean cups in the wait station area. Employee removed the bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in the three compartment sink. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on the right side of the cook line blocked by a garage can. Chef removed the garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean pans stored next to the hand washing sink on the left side of the cook line. Chef removed the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under all equipment in the cook line area and under the shelves in the dry storage area.
36-73-4
55
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) ); stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the Jensen were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes . Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at the hand washing sink on the right side of the cook line. Manager turned on the hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used a hand washing sink to wash a food container. Employee placed the container in the dishwasher area to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean pans stored next to the hand washing sink on the left side of the cook line. Chef removed the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
61
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean utensils on a shelf in the cook line area. Chef removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna, wahoo and whitefish ceviche offered on the menu not identified as raw ingredients. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in the bar area soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in the hand washing sink on the right side of the cook line. Chef removed the strainer. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
61
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Employee cleaned the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer ready 00ppm. Manager called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut and washed mango in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. All food handler training expired on 5/4/22 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the dishwasher room soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Grease on the pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under the hand washing sink and reach in coolers in the bar area soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Selva Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Selva Grill on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Selva Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Selva Grill.
How does Selva Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Selva Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Selva Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Selva Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Selva Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Selva Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Selva Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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