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BRIANDI'S RESTAURANT LLC

202 TAMIAMI TRL S · NOKOMIS · Sarasota County · FL 34275

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3497726
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8874735
DBPR license6802969

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution for the three compartment sink behind the bar at 0ppm. Bleach was added to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Charles Brandi food manager certification expired 12/21/2024.

#15Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 11

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler and walk in cooler door handles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in the walk in cooler.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored in the floor in the back storage area. Observed raw beef stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed plastic bottles of soda stored on the floor behind the bar.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor near the rear exit.

#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.