LA VIOLETTA MARKET & KITCHEN
4837 SWIFT RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
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
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ricotta cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese stuffed olives (52F – Cold Holding) at the bar. The operator stated the stuffed olives have been out for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the olives in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 3
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in stand up reach-in freezer in the storage area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for the sink behind the bar. Observed no handwashing sign for the sink at the coffee station.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna.. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:38 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.