PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
3809 S TUTTLE AVE, Sarasota FL 34239 · 9415548395
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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MAR 25
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed glass rack over hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Operator added.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelf in kitchen next to food. Employee removed.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over romaine lettuce in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training certificates for Raquel and Edgar working over 2 months.
May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed no hot water at hand wash sink neatly triple sink.Faucet not working.
Mar 4, 2025Warning 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning products next to food on shelf above hand wash sink.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed sea bass not cut or removed defrosted in reach in cooler. Operator corrected by cutting package.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed no hot water at hand wash sink neatly triple sink.Faucet not working.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed on reachin cooler top.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink not working in kitchen. Operator to call plumber.
May 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed dishwashing machine rack in front of kitchen hand wash sink. Removed by operator.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Gave operator copies and signed for front of house staff.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed defrosted tuna not cut or removed from packaging. Operator cut packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed on reachin cooler top.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in 96F water on cook line. Operator corrected to 135F
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink not working in kitchen. Operator to call plumber.
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed hand wash sink blocked by dish rack. Corrected by removing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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.