OSTERIA 500
1580 LAKEFRONT DR UNIT 101 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34240
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 14
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of mushrooms with a dented seal. Operator willingly disposed of the can. **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher go form dirty dishes to clean dishes without properly washing his hands. Operator had them wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects in the front prep area. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects in the upstairs prep hand wash sink Observed approximately 2 small flying insects in the bar area. Did not observe them landing on any food/food prep surfaces. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple bags of meat in the reach in freezers in direct contact with non food grade plastic bags. **Warning**
01D-08-5High Priority – Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed raw salmon served on the menu without proof of being farm raised and pellet fed. Operator must only serve salmon fully cooked until proof is provided. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a container of household insecticide stored inside the establishment. Operator tossed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 2 small crawling beetle like insects inside a sealed container of single service cups. Operator willingly disposed of containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-13-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cheese and sauce in the central make table. Operator removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked vegetables in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle raw salmon and then handle ready to eat arugula and oranges without changing his gloves or washing his hands. Operator willingly disposed of the arugula and oranges and hand the employee wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed an employee handle raw salmon and then handle ready to eat arugula and oranges without changing his gloves or washing his hands. Operator willingly disposed of the arugula and oranges and hand the employee wash their hands **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line and pizza prep: Cooked zucchini (60F – Cold Holding); Cooked peas (60F – Cold Holding); Cheese and cream mix (70F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and bug spray stored next to cans of food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the cleaners. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the mop sink missing a vacuum break at the left end of its splitter. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored inside the cook line hand wash sink. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw salmon being served on the menu without it being identified. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the cook line hand wash sink. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of prepared sauce not date marked. Operator stated they were made two days prior. Instructed operator on proper date marking procedure. **Warning**
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor throughout the establishment. **Warning**
24-17-4Basic – Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed the dishwasher dry dishes with a cloth. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not stored properly. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.