Bar Italia in Sarasota
Last inspected:
6568 University Pky, Sarasota, FL 34240Bar Italia in Sarasota has been inspected 7 times since July 2024, accumulating 32 violations, with no emergency closures on record. The facility averaged 4.6 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent: hand washing violations appeared in 4 of 7 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 3 inspections, shell stock requirements violations in 3 inspections, and allergen awareness violations in 2 inspections. A July 30, 2025 routine inspection cited 21 violations including multiple hand washing and shell stock failures and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. A subsequent August 7, 2025 callback inspection found zero violations and resulted in Call Back - Complied. The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025 found 15 violations including high-priority failures in employee health reporting, time as control, shell stock requirements, and hand washing, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action. A fire safety violation was documented July 30, 2025: portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bar Italia in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Bar Italia in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Bar Italia in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bar Italia in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bar Italia in Sarasota last inspected?
- Bar Italia in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Bar Italia in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bar Italia in Sarasota are: Shell stock requirements, Time as control, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Bar Italia in Sarasota had?
- Bar Italia in Sarasota has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bar Italia in Sarasota find?
- Bar Italia in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Bar Italia in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Bar Italia in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Bar Italia in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bar Italia in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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