AMORE RESTAURANT
180 N LIME AVE, Sarasota FL 34237 · 941.284.6005
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of bleach and soap improperly stored next to food in the kitchen. Operator removed them.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer buckets at 450ppm quaternary. Operator corrected to 200ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open employee drinks stored above their make table. Operator removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of olive oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed them on shelves.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their coffee filters without a lid. Operator placed a lid on them.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 500ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed their chemical test kits expired.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one out of their 5 employees with an expired food safety certificate.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up inside the dish machine.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of pain medicine and hand cream stored next to seasonings at the front. Operator removed the medication.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed at room temp. Operator placed them in a cooler.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals. Operator labeled the bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaners stored next to onions in the dry storage area. Operator removed the chemicals.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the kitchen. Operator labeled the container.
Stored food not covered. Observed a container of lobster stored uncovered in a reach in freezer. Operator covered it.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 5, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the establishment.
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the left side reach in cooler on the cook line: Grouper (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); Cheese ravioli (45F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); Lobster (46F - Cold Holding); Lamb (46F - Cold Holding); Muscles (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been in there for a couple days while they were closed. Operator discarded food willingly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side reach in cooler on the cook line: Grouper (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); Cheese ravioli (45F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); Lobster (46F - Cold Holding); Lamb (46F - Cold Holding); Muscles (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been in there for a couple days while they were closed. Operator discarded food willingly.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy to post.
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 vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the establishment.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.