Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota
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3558 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota has received 18 inspections since 2021, accumulating 180 violations—an average of 10 violations per inspection, nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 15 of the 18 inspections, with recurring patterns in hand-washing and proper cooking temperatures (both appearing in at least 7 inspections), employee health reporting (4 inspections), and food contact surface sanitation (6 inspections). The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 documented 18 violations including four high-priority findings in management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, hand-washing, and employee health reporting, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota last inspected?
- Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota had?
- Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota find?
- Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota was most recently inspected on May 26, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Cacio Italian Bistro in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
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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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