Italian Grill in Sarasota
Last inspected:
8620 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota, FL 34238Italian Grill in Sarasota has accumulated 334 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity and has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,800 in fines. A 2024 fire inspection found a portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location in dry storage. After multiple warnings and administrative complaints in 2024, the facility passed three consecutive inspections with zero violations in 2025.
Most recent closure: July 31, 2018 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Italian Grill in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
This Facility
9.3
violations / inspection
9.3 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Sarasota County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Italian Grill in Sarasota: Emergency Closure History (1)
Italian Grill in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024044284 | $400.00 | Jul 2, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024009071 | $400.00 | Jan 4, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2018040861 | $800.00 | Jul 31, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2017045416 | $200.00 | Jul 28, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Italian Grill in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed by dry storage.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Italian Grill in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 3 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 22 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 11 inspections58 violations · 37 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Italian Grill in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Italian Grill in Sarasota last inspected?
- Italian Grill in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Italian Grill in Sarasota last shut down?
- Italian Grill in Sarasota was last shut down on July 31, 2018 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Italian Grill in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Italian Grill in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Italian Grill in Sarasota had?
- Italian Grill in Sarasota has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Italian Grill in Sarasota find?
- Italian Grill in Sarasota was most recently inspected on November 24, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Italian Grill in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- Yes, Italian Grill in Sarasota has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Italian Grill in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Italian Grill in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Italian Grill in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Italian Grill in Sarasota has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,800.00 in fines.
- How much has Italian Grill in Sarasota been fined?
- Italian Grill in Sarasota has been fined a total of $1,800.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Italian Grill in Sarasota operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Italian Grill (2024).
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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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