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AMORE RESTAURANT

180 N LIME AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34237

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3354000
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8373260
DBPR license6801750

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the left side reach in cooler on the cook line: Grouper (46F – Cold Holding); Chicken (45F – Cold Holding); Heavy cream (45F – Cold Holding); Cheese ravioli (45F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); Lobster (46F – Cold Holding); Lamb (46F – Cold Holding); Muscles (46F – Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been in there for a couple days while they were closed. Operator discarded food willingly. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side reach in cooler on the cook line: Grouper (46F – Cold Holding); Chicken (45F – Cold Holding); Heavy cream (45F – Cold Holding); Cheese ravioli (45F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); Lobster (46F – Cold Holding); Lamb (46F – Cold Holding); Muscles (46F – Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been in there for a couple days while they were closed. Operator discarded food willingly. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
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.