Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant

2063 Siesta Dr, Sarasota, FL 34239

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks.

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Operator stated it is scheduled soon.

23-03-4

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over pan a cotta in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator added pump soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks retrained hair. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed calamari in bucket of water in triple sink without running water. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Observed Servsafe handler invoice course ordered 2/11/25. Operator ordered online by mistake. Extension given Tartaglione. **Time Extended**

53B-05-5

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chicken over cooked cream brulee. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

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. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler to the left on cook line, Cold holding roasted zucchini paste 50F, vegetable stock 50F

03A-02-5

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink shut off due to drain issue. Operator is working with a plumber to repair.

29-08-4

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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.Printed copies for operation and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed 2 cases of can tomato on floor in dry storage. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant.

How does Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant 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 Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vino-Vino Italian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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