BESO
30 S LEMON AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-279-2999
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of red peppers dented at the seams. Manager placed the cans aside for a refund.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide-emitting strip stored next to clean glasses in the bar area. Bartender removed the strip.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw salmon stored over washed and cut tomatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the Cut tomatoes.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. One propane tank stored inside next to the back exit. Manager placed the tank outside.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Medicine not labeled properly. Container of medicine stored next to single service items in the bar area. Manager removed the medicine.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottle.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored unwashed parsley on a speed rack in the kitchen. Employee removed the shrimp.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Employee placed the shrimp in the walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitized reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 300ppm Quaternary.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground pork stored over raw intact beef in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the pork below the beef
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottle
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Tomato sauce dated 8/12 stored in the walk in cooler. Chef discarded the sauce.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of peppers dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tomato sauce dated 8/12 stored in the walk in cooler. Chef discarded the sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish patie 53F stored above the fill line in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler in the preparation area. Chef stated the items was stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes. Chef placed the item in the bottom of the reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Chef replaced the sanitizer new reading 250ppm quaternary.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw calamari stored over cut and washed vegetables in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the calamari.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink in the bar area. Person in charge placed towels at the hand washing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle.
Food stored on floor. Containers of sangria stored on the floor in the bar area. Person in charge placed the sangria on a crate.
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Employee washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut and washed zucchini in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook. Employee removed the eggs.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the eggs of the inspection.
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.