ITALIAN GRILL
8620 S TAMIAMI TR, Sarasota FL 34238 · 9419666565
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
APR 25
OCT 25
NOV 25
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024044284 | Jul 2, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2024009071 | Jan 4, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2018040861 | Jul 31, 2018 | Mar 5, 2019 | $800 |
| 7--2017045416 | Jul 28, 2017 | Oct 13, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gaskets on reachin cooler cook line across from range.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelving in walkin cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in steam table with water at 81F. Spoke to Chef about maintaining above 135F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Veal 47F and Shrimp 49F in reachin cooler on left side located on cook line across from range. Chef iced product.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter to hose side.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance in ice machine. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Observed soup spoons at service window not stored with handles up or in same direction.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gaskets on reachin cooler cook line across from range.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tile in front of triple sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelving in walkin cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jan 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Shrimp 48F and Veal 49F in reachin 3 door lo boy reachin cooler on end of cook line closest to bathroom. Employee iced product.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no dates on shellfish tags when last used. Educated employees on proper requirements.
Accumulation of debris and grease on reservoir of warewashing machine where plunger is.
Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale.Observed no tags and at least Hal of mussels dead. Employee discarded.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed center door on pizza reachin cooler in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in white chest freezer at Employee health reporting agreement (one per employee, no expiration) d of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed gaskets on reachin coolers soiled at pizza station and cook line. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Observed in rear of building near dishwashing machine area.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed single use to go containers not inverted on top shelf of expo line. Employee corrected by inverting.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walkin cooler and reachin cooler at end of line closest to bathroom with rusted shelves.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed by dry storage.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter 45F, and Cut Tomatoes 45F in 3door Reachin Cooler at dry storage side of cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed black substance on ceiling tiles near vent above Dishwashing Machine area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at bar Hand wash sink. 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.
Open dumpster lid.
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.