BAVARO'S PIZZA NAPOLETANA & PASTARIA
27 FLETCHER AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34237
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hands with cold water. Reviewed with the employee the importance of hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the kitchen and bar counter respectively: Arugula (50F – Cold Holding); Cheese olives (60F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in reach in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the manager filling a pot in the hand sink. Reviewed with him the sinks proper purpose. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar sink. Operator grabbed some napkins to use there. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the manager preparing food with a bracelet on. Operator removed his bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in 86F standing water on the cook line. Operator emptied the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:23 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.