BAR ITALIA
6568 UNIVERSITY PKY · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34240
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
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the cook line,front server line, and bar: Ricotta cheese (52F – Cold Holding); Chicken (47F – Cold Holding); Tuna (47F – Cold Holding); Fish (47F – Cold Holding); Milk (45F – Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding), Cheese olives (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that the tuna and fish have been out for more than 4hrs while all other products had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed what product they could into the walk in cooler, closed the lids of the make line, and willingly disposed of the tuna and fish. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line,front server line, and bar: Ricotta cheese (52F – Cold Holding); Chicken (47F – Cold Holding); Tuna (47F – Cold Holding); Fish (47F – Cold Holding); Milk (45F – Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding), Cheese olives (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated that the tuna and fish have been out for more than 4hrs while all other products had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed what product they could into the walk in cooler, closed the lids of the make line, and willingly disposed of the tuna and fish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the triple sink at 300ppm quaternary. Operator emptied some out and filled it with water to retest at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 or kit. Emailed the operator a plan. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the bar hand wash sink blocked by paper products. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook line hand wash sink used to fill a container. Instructed the operator on the sinks proper use. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no singed agreements. Had the operator sign one and emailed them more copies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks stored on prep areas throughout the kitchen. Operator removed some. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking on the line with no hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the back hood filters. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.