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
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a case of advil stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed Advil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-03-5High Priority – Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed the bar using unpasteurized shell eggs for drinks. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over alcohol and juice in the bar cooler. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen and bar areas: Raw shell eggs (55F – Cold Holding); Cheese olives (53F – Cold Holding); Butter (75F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that the items had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple hand wash sinks with dishes and other items inside. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed bar menu with the raw shell egg not identified as raw for its drink. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for their chlorine dishwasher or their quaternary triple sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the pizza prep hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the pizza prep hand wash sink. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the back storage area. **Warning**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice bin. **Warning**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime buildup on the inside of the dishwasher. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in cases of flour. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on top of food equipment. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee items stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop handle in the ice of the outside ice machine. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at the kitchen hand wash sinks. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a open employee drink in the right side reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:53 PM.
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.