SARASOTA FOOD AND WINE MARCELLO
4155 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941.921.6794
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. Operator renewed online.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023045461 | Jun 29, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
May 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com Observed license expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed during inspection.
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled behind reach in cooler in front kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 13, 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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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified food manager Marcello Aquino expired 7/8/2025.
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation wearing watches.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. Operator renewed online.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a cloth napkin used to cover raw scallops in the reach in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth in contact with raw sea bass in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the wiping cloth.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink in the kitchen blocked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of a black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the self-closing device for the rear exit in disrepair.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a cloth napkin used to cover lettuce in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the cloth napkin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen and the wait station l
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.