THE ITALIAN GRILL
8620 S TAMIAMI TR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34238
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in steam table with water at 81F. Spoke to Chef about maintaining above 135F.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Veal 47F and Shrimp 49F in reachin cooler on left side located on cook line across from range. Chef iced product. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter to hose side.
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance in ice machine. Observed soiled can opener blade.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Observed soup spoons at service window not stored with handles up or in same direction.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gaskets on reachin cooler cook line across from range.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tile in front of triple sink.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelving in walkin cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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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.