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FOCACCIA

2300 BEE RIDGE 207, Sarasota FL 34239 · 636.357.7390

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805974
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed garlic confit from 10/17 and 10/15. Operator discarded.
High priority/02C-01-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for sink and surface.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Mar 4, 2026 · Manager ordered. Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Mar 4, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.Employee washed hands after education.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed shell eggs over radish in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for sink and surface.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in flour bin without handles. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza, lid broken and unable to cover.
Basic/33-15-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 112F. Operator moved to higher heat area on grill.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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 dish machine at 0 ppm. Operator switched buckets and corrected to 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug and lids broken on shared dumpster with plaza.
Basic/33-11-4/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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 dish machine chlorine at 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed garlic confit from 10/17 and 10/15. Operator discarded.
High priority/02C-01-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed yellow substance inside ice machine. Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed in dry storage.
Basic/38-07-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug and lids broken on shared dumpster with plaza.
Basic/33-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bins not labeled. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 chlorine at 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.