The Italian Grill
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited The Italian Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Italian Grill is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: No employee training observed. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gaskets on reachin cooler cook line across from range. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelving in walkin cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed shelves still rusted in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in steam table with water at 81F. Spoke to Chef about maintaining above 135F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Veal 47F and Shrimp 49F in reachin cooler on left side located on cook line across from range. Chef iced product. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter to hose side.
29-34-4
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance in ice machine. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-20-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Observed soup spoons at service window not stored with handles up or in same direction.
24-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tile in front of triple sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelving in walkin cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gaskets on reachin cooler cook line across from range.
14-11-5
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Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Shrimp 48F and Veal 49F in reachin 3 door lo boy reachin cooler on end of cook line closest to bathroom. Employee iced product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no dates on shellfish tags when last used. Educated employees on proper requirements. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris and grease on reservoir of warewashing machine where plunger is.
16-21-4
Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale.Observed no tags and at least Hal of mussels dead. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed center door on pizza reachin cooler in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in white chest freezer at Employee health reporting agreement (one per employee, no expiration) d of cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed gaskets on reachin coolers soiled at pizza station and cook line. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Observed in rear of building near dishwashing machine area.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed single use to go containers not inverted on top shelf of expo line. Employee corrected by inverting. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walkin cooler and reachin cooler at end of line closest to bathroom with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
45
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not separated by order of date.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on slicer blade guard. Observed pink/ black substance inside ice machine bin.
22-02-4
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 Olsen Ramaj without any training certificate working appropriately a year.
53B-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken coving across from slicer.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired 12/1/21 displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards on Reachin Cooler tops with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on Reachin Cooler handle on cooks line in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed left side door on pizza Reachin Cooler in disrepair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 floor tiles broken at entrance to Walkin cooler. Observed floor tiles broken in front of Reachin Cooler at pizza station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tubs of oil stored on floor outside office door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 6" round hole in wall by pasta dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Walkin Freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed no handle in flour inside bulk bin.
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpsters.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black debris on Reachin cooler gaskets by pizza station and salad cooler lo boy. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on exterior top of Dishwashing Machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on dishwashing racks. Observed debris on Dishwashing Machine racks.
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Italian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Italian Grill on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Italian Grill.
How does The Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Italian Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Italian Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Italian Grill 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 The Italian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Italian Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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