Tortellino Bistrot
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
70
Score
Tortellino Bistrot appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Tortellino Bistrot on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
17
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in dry storage on rack, cold holding raw breaded fish 65F . Fish was recently prepared. Employee relocated to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/1/25, please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
50-17-3
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers and nuts on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
70
Oct 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee make bare hand contact with ready to eat pita bread. Educated the employee on proper food handling procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink with a splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator was printed and posted a consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed stuffed grape leaves prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use scoops stored in 93F standing water on the cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen.
25-05-4
41
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger over soup bases on top shel in walk in cooler.Employee relocated hamburgers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher washing pots and dipping into solution for less than 30 seconds.
22-50-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to triple sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not secured outside rear door.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked hotel pans on storage rack wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ill flour and panko crumbs not labeled.
02D-01-5
52
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jan 27, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles under 2 hand sinks not labeled. Bottles properly labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chef placed behind chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed stored hotel pans on shelving wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door on cook line. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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 scoop handle in sugar container. Chef corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed fish in bucket of water under sink. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on walk in cooler fan cover. Dust removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4
55
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw lobster in the reach in cooler in the center of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw pasta in the upright reach in coolers in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal pan inside the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator removed the metal pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelets. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Silverware and dishware dried with a towel/cloth.
24-17-4
55
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on hose under hand wash sink near dishwashing machine.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed bottle on cart by dishwashing machine unlabeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.Observed soap dispenser not working by hand wash sink next to dishwashing machine. Employee corrected by replacing batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container used as scoop in rice bin in dry storage. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal hotel pans on storage shelf wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed shrimp defrosting in standing water. Chef turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cook lasagna in the reach in cooler in the center of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 12/2021.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinara sauce and bolognese sauce prepared on site with no date mark. The operator placed a date mark on the date the items were prepared. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator engaged in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelets. The operator removed the jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
58
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat vegetables in the reach in cooler in the center of the kitchen. Operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of bleach stored on food prep tables next to clean equipment. Operator properly stored the spray chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the microwave soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with dust in the kitchen.
36-34-5
61
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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. Observed Dishwashing Machine chlorine sanitizer at 25ppm. Chef called for service. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 3# Marinara with growth on top in a refrigerator drawer at 57F, with improper date mark.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 47, and cream 45F in drawer for an hour. Employee moved to Walkin Cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on mixer hood. Employee corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board. Chef corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler drawers on line only holding at 57F.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on storage shelves wet nesting .
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on Dishwashing Machine top . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tortellino Bistrot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tortellino Bistrot on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tortellino Bistrot?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tortellino Bistrot.
How does Tortellino Bistrot compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Tortellino Bistrot most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Tortellino Bistrot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tortellino Bistrot have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tortellino Bistrot 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 Tortellino Bistrot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tortellino Bistrot is inspected around five times per year on average.
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