Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SALUTE RISTORANTE

23 N LEMON AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3617861
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10908668
DBPR license6804773

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – 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. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of grill cleaner stored next to containers of lemon juice, vinegar and flour on a shelf on the cook line. Chef removed the grill cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink in the bar area. Employee placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the convection oven on the cook line soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature on a speed rack next to the walk in cooler. Chef placed the chicken in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.