FLAVIOS BRICK OVEN
5239 OCEAN BLVD STE A, Sarasota FL 34242 · (941)349-8264
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed milk in glass door cooler in kitchen at 49F
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024062197 | Sep 5, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed spicy sausage at pizza reach in cooler at 48F. Cook relocated into deeper container.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed metal cups washed at bar without any sanitizer. Explained to operator, sanitizer options acceptable to use at triple sink.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed 2 cooks without hair restraints.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet spinning without working.
Stored food not covered.Observed hole in ice machine lid approximately 2" x 2".
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed leak under dish machine pre rinse area pipe.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 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.Observed employee handle equipment and preparation without hand wash.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed bar triple sink without sanitizer to set up while washing metal mixing containers.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed shell eggs stored in walk in cooler over red peppers. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Observed shellfish tags without date last one was sold on tag. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with cook.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander in kitchen hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at pizza station, kitchen, or employee bathroom. Observed employee added soap in kitchen after education.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed cooked veal, tiramisu, potato with no date mark in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed pocketbook and backpack in dry storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paints on floor in dry storage area with food.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Each tag must stay epithet shellfish until last one is sold, then each tag needs a date when completed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled soda nozzles at front bar. Bartender cleaned during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed 3 tanks by ice machine near pizza door not secured.
Food stored on floor.Observed case of pasta on floor inside and just outside dry storage area. Observed soda box on floor in room behind pizza station.
Sep 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitizer being used at bar triple sink for metal mixer cups.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in sliding glass door reach in cooler Cold holding milk 50F, heavy cream 49F 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 slicer blade guard. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle at bar. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed regular shell eggs used for Caesar dressing. Operator identified on menu.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar hand sink or kitchen hand sink by dish machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cloths and backpacks next to dry food storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed double glass door reach in cooler ambient 47F and glass door not sliding properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on floor in back preparation room near ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed no hot water at hand sink at bar and in kitchen next to dish machine. Operator fixed the hot water at bar hand sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Stored food not covered. Observed 1x1" hole on top of ice machine lid, exposing ice and not protecting from any contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed milk in glass door cooler in kitchen at 49F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand wash sink in dishwashing machine area and bar. Employee added soap. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black/pink substance inside ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed coats and backpacks on dry storage shelving.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hot water faucet not functioning properly at hand wash sink by dishwashing machine area and at bar.
Stored food not covered.Observed approximately 4"x1/2 " hole in lid to ice machine. Ice not protected from contamination.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution on cook line over 200ppm. Educated staff and corrected to 100ppm.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Observed tags not dated when last one served.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 soiled soda gun nozzles at bar. Bartender corrected by cleaning.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at bar hand wash sink on east side. Bartender corrected by adding.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on inside of ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed broken gasket on pizza station reachin cooler. 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.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
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.