ANDREA'S
2085 SIESTA DRIVE, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941.951.9200
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
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. Printed for operator in English and Spanish. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Observed new menu without Caesar dressing identified with raw egg. Staff added asterisk to identify.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed reach in cooler on pizza side 2 door with torn door gaskets.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Person in charge segregated with pan.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.Observed foil ripped on walkin cooler shelving.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on Andrea's side reach in cooler.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in reach in cooler raw pork stored over bread. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on Andreas kitchen side cold holding beef cooked 59F, lasagna 57F held overnight. Operator discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.Observed walk in cooler without working lights.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed vacuum packed meats in walk in cooler. Observed in walk in cooler 2 lb. Veal, 1 lb bacon, and 6 lb. beef dated more than 48 hours still sealed.
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.
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 no agreements emailed to manager who printed.
Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed column damaged approximately 10 " next to dish machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Employee removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from stove in Andreas kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed in walk in cooler 2 lb. Veal, 1 lb bacon, and 6 lb. beef dated more than 48 hours still sealed.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed chicken and fish cases on floor in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed column next to dish machine window with damage approximately 10".
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle in main kitchen.
Jul 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair.Observed door on walkin cooler not properly latching.
May 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired managers certification. Emailed Andrea Bozzolo a list of approved providers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed short ribs, fish, eggplant parmesan and other items not date marked in reachin cooler and walkin cooler.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed door on walkin cooler not properly latching.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walkin freezer.
May 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 at bar 0 ppm, dishwashing machine in kitchen 0 ppm. Operator called for service. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired managers certification. Emailed Andrea Bozzolo a list of approved providers.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Observed raw eggs used on Caesar dressing and not identified on menu. Operator corrected with asterisk.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed no chlorine test strips for dishwashing machines. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed short ribs, fish, eggplant parmesan and other items not date marked in reachin cooler and walkin cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook making pasta without hair restraint. Cook restrained hair.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed door on walkin cooler not properly latching.
Food stored on floor.Observed shrimp on floor in walkin freezer and eggs on floor in walkin cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walkin freezer.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for chlorine.
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 bar at 0 ppm. Operator called for service.
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. Printed for operator in English and Spanish. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on can opener blade. Operator corrected by cleaning.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for chlorine.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Pizza Wine bar "Malmosto" where old dining room,storage, and preparation area was.Observed pizza oven, bar, cooler without remodel plan. Please submit remodel plan to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com
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 and signed during inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign in bathroom.
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.