TRATTORIA BELLA NAPOLI
1551 MAIN ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 9413153424
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from the commercial packaging stored over raw beef in the stand up reach in freezer in the back kitchen area. Owner placed the chicken below the beef.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019033728 | Jun 29, 2019 | Jul 26, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from the commercial packaging stored over raw beef in the stand up reach in freezer in the back kitchen area. Owner placed the chicken below the beef.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a a hand wash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink. Owner removed the bucket.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the sanitizer buckets.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave on the left side of the cook line soiled. Employee cleaned the microwave.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in the front counter pizza make area block by a preparation table. Owner was informed and removed the preparation table.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw veal, changed their gloves and handled clean equipment without washed their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee used a soiled towel to wipe a knife on the cook line. Employee removed and sanitized the knife.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel in direct contact with fresh herbs in a pan on the cook line reach in cooler. Employee removed the paper towel.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits for the dish machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area soiled.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels lining a pan of cooked eggplant. Employee removed the paper towels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat artichoke harts in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employees removed the eggs.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes the began to prepare a beverage without washing their hands. Server removed the glass to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to pizza boxes in the pizza make area. Owner removed the bottle.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven handles on the cook line. Employee removed the tongs.
May 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no date mark. Chef stated the lasagna was prepared on 3/16. Employee placed a date mark on the lasagna.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a shelf next to food in the preparation area. Employee removed the phone.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink front counter area.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Thawed flounder stored in a reduced oxygen packaging in the walk-in cooler. Owner discarded the flounder.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed flounder stored in a reduced oxygen packaging in the walk-in cooler. Owner discarded the flounder.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 stored next to single service items in the expo area. Chef removed the WD-40.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Chef removed and sanitized the scoop and the holder.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area soiled beside the sprayer hose soiled.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
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. handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves next to the cook line soiled.
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.