Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota
Last inspected:
27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota has recorded 17 inspections with 98 total violations since 2024, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly across inspections, including improper cooking temperatures in 4 of the last 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 inspections, approved food source violations in 4 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 3 inspections, and hand washing violations in at least one inspection. A complaint-based inspection on October 21, 2025 identified 21 violations including three high-priority findings related to cooking temperatures, food contact surfaces, and approved food sources; the inspection was completed with no further action. An earlier complaint inspection on July 30, 2024 resulted in a Warning Issued after four high-priority violations were found, including employee health reporting, hand washing, food contact surfaces, and time as control. The most recent routine inspection on August 27, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied with zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate 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
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 5 inspections25 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota last inspected?
- Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota had?
- Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota find?
- Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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).
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