CASANTICA RISTORANTE
1213 N PALM AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.366.1840
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 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
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled. Exterior of the oven on the cook line soiled.
May 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Owner removed the can opener to be sanitized Corrective action taken. Slicer blade soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no date mark. Owner stated the lamb was cooked on 5/20. Owner placed a date mark on the lamb.
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 food handler training expired on 4/20/26
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled. Exterior of the oven on the cook line soiled.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Large cutting board on the cook line..
Food stored outside. Cases of canned tomatoes sauce stored in a storage shed that is not totally in-closed behind the restaurant. Owner placed the cases inside.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line soiled.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink on the cook line. Owner placed paper towels at the hand washing sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Owner removed the utensils to be sanitized..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on the exhaust hood on the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in coolers on the cook line and salad preparation area soiled.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the cook line and preparation area soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a shelf on the cook line next to clean equipment. Owner removed the phone.
Food stored outside. Bottled water and wine stored in a non enclosed area behind the establishment. Owner placed the items inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused stand up refrigerators stored in the back of the establishment.
Apr 25, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to wine bottles in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler in the salad make area and the cook line soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wire on a outlet box hanging above the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the stand up reach in cooler in the back storage area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves in the dishmachine area covered with torn foil. Owner replaced the foil.
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.