SARDINIA
5770 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941-702-8582
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator voluntarily discarded the sausage.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024063665 | Sep 16, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $800 |
| 7--2023045298 | Jun 23, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food product stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the walk in cooler fan covers with dust buildup.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed their walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade cloth napkin used in direct contact with raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the cloth napkin.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops stored over ready to eat mushrooms in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw scallops.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed artichokes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the artichokes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator voluntarily discarded the sausage.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of unwashed artichokes stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the artichokes.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors.
Sep 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade container used to store semolina in the kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage and raw beef stored over cooked pasta in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw meats.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 1 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored the foods in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed risotto prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark in the reach in cooler. The operator placed a date mark on the risotto.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with flour in the kitchen. The operator removed the flour from the non-food grade bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw veal stored over pasta in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw veal.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw swordfish (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The above items were filled above the container fill line. The operator stated the foods have been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator transferred half of the product to another container and placed in the bottom of the reach in cooler.
Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. The operator placed the tag with the original container.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored near clean dishware on the cook line. The operator pro stored the keys.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed an employee skip the rinse step while washing dishes in the three compartment sink. The employee properly rewashed the dishes.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut vegetables in the reach in cooler. Observed raw tuna stored over ready to eat mushrooms in the reach in cooler The operator properly stored the above raw food products.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for salt in the kitchen. The operator removed the ramekin from the salt.
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