Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota

Last inspected:

1213 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Overview

Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota has accumulated 54 violations across 15 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and has faced no fines or disciplinary actions. Food contact surfaces and consumer advisories account for the majority of violations. In 2024, inspectors documented exposed electrical wiring above a cooler on the cook line, citing it as a potential fire safety concern.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

15Inspections
54Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wire on a outlet box hanging above the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line.

Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota last inspected?
Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota had?
Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota find?
Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
Has Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Casantica Ristorante in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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