Inspection Report

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RED CLASICO SARSSOTA

1341 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3431482
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8720508
DBPR license6805342

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate1 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 3

#2High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up an item from the floor then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line Cooked pasta (55F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (54F – Cold Holding); Salmon (55F – Cold Holding); provolone cheese (57F – Cold Holding); Cooked vegetables (55F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (54F – Cold Holding); Poultry (56F – Cold Holding); Scollops (53F – Cold Holding) chef stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Chef packed all the items with bags of ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara (115F – Hot Holding); Meatballs (117F – Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding unit next to the cook line. Chef stated the items were heated above 165F and placed in the hot holding unit for approximately 1.5 hours. Chef removed and reheated the items above 165 and placed them in hot holding on the grill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Chef removed the can opener to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Intermediate27-18-4

Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water for the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All the hood filters missing on the exhaust hood on the cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.