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VINO-VINO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2063 SIESTA DR, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941.330.9684

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats37
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6804634
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed fish stock at 62F on cook line. Operator had employee ice product.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks.
Basic/14-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Operator stated it is scheduled soon.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 17, 2025Inspection 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 shell eggs stored over pan a cotta in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator added pump soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks retrained hair.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed calamari in bucket of water in triple sink without running water. Cook removed.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2025 · Observed Servsafe handler invoice course ordered 2/11/25. Operator ordered online by mistake. Extension given Tartaglione. Time Extended
Feb 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chicken over cooked cream brulee. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler to the left on cook line, Cold holding roasted zucchini paste 50F, vegetable stock 50F
High priority/03A-02-5
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink shut off due to drain issue. Operator is working with a plumber to repair.
Basic/29-08-4
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.Printed copies for operation and employees signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor.Observed 2 cases of can tomato on floor in dry storage. Operator relocated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs stored in Reachin Cooler over cooked pasta and dessert. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed fish stock at 62F on cook line. Operator had employee ice product.
High priority/03A-02-5
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Observed only 2 tags dated.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drink in Reachin Cooler not separated from restaurant food. Operator corrected by removing.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6

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.