Villa Sorrento
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2023, Villa Sorrento has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Villa Sorrento on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their hand wash sink with dirty dishes inside. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed their dish machine not functioning at this time. Operator is currently using their triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their microwaves with food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed their reach in cooler gaskets with debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed their back door from the kitchen not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on site.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dish machine not working, operator to call for service. Currently using triple sink. Observed pizza reach in cooler near pizza ovens not working.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Observed food debris in microwave oven.
22-08-4
82
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave door handle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the left side that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
74
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certificate. Owner recently moved locations and license packed in storage container out back. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave door handle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the left side that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan on site.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certificate. Owner recently moved locations and license packed in storage container out back. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee restroom. Owner put paper towels in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 2 employees with no written plan. Certificates packed in storage container.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in employee restroom. Owner put soap in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave door handle.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the left side that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 2 door reach in.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handwashing sink in kitchen. Observed no sign in employee restroom.
31B-04-4
41
Dec 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Villa Sorrento last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Villa Sorrento on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Villa Sorrento?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Villa Sorrento.
How does Villa Sorrento compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Villa Sorrento most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Villa Sorrento's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Villa Sorrento have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Villa Sorrento 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 Villa Sorrento inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Villa Sorrento is inspected around three times per year on average.
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