CARAGIULO'S RISTORANTE & PIZZA
69 S PALM AVE, Sarasota FL 34236
Last inspected Sep 3, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Soda lines leading into the ice in the ice bin used for customers drinks in the bar area soiled. Chef was informed and discarded the ice.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda lines leading into the ice in the ice bin used for customers drinks in the bar area soiled. Chef was informed and discarded the ice. Mixer head soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink next to the pizza oven. Chef placed soap at the hand wash sink.
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Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Chef placed the items on a shelf..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic curtains in the walk in cooler soiled.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sanitized the can opener.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the pizza make area. Chef placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Chef stated the chicken was cooked on 2/15. Chef placed a date mark on the chicken.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Chef placed the items on a shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda lines above the ice bin in the bar area soiled.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pasta in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the beef.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Mixer head soiled. Soda lines in the bar area leading into the ice bin soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna stored in the walk-in cooler not date marked. Employee stated the lasagna was prepared on 4/13. Employee placed a date tag on the lasagna.
Food stored on floor. Several containers and boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer reach in cooler in the bar area.
Nov 27, 2023□ 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Mixer head soiled. Soda lines leading into the ice bin in the bar area soiled. Chef voluntarily discarded the ice and cleaned the lines.
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of tomatoes dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Mixer head soiled. Soda lines leading into the ice bin in the bar area soiled. Chef voluntarily discarded the ice and cleaned the lines.
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. All employees training expired 5/23 and 6/23.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs in the bar area, front counter area and pizza make area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic curtain in the walk-in cooler soiled.
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.