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BAVARO'S PIZZA NAPOLETANA & PASTARIA

27 FLETCHER AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34237

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3436694
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8725720
DBPR license6805813

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle, and soap container, and bleach containers, stored over food storage and food prep areas throughout the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook line hand wash sink used to rinse dishes. Operator removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. Operator states it's in the locked upstairs office. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the pizza oven hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the bar ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the pizza oven hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the left side walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.