Casa Masa in Sarasota
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4862 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231Casa Masa, a 16-seat food service establishment in Sarasota, has compiled 39 violations across 13 inspections over approximately three years, averaging 3.0 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility's recent pattern shows deteriorating compliance: a September 2025 inspection documented 24 violations including high-priority findings in management awareness, toxic substance control, food contact surfaces, hand washing, and employee health reporting, followed by a Warning Issued disposition. February 2025 inspections revealed 9 violations including employee health policy failures, improper hand washing, unapproved food sources, and inadequate cooking temperatures. Most recently, on April 1, 2026, an inspection documented consumer advisory violations and food condition issues, with the disposition escalated to Admin. Complaint Recommended—signaling potential formal state enforcement proceeding. The facility has experienced no emergency closures to date.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Casa Masa in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Casa Masa in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Casa Masa in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Casa Masa in Sarasota last inspected?
- Casa Masa in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Casa Masa in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Casa Masa in Sarasota are: Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Casa Masa in Sarasota had?
- Casa Masa in Sarasota has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Casa Masa in Sarasota find?
- Casa Masa in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Casa Masa in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Casa Masa in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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