La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota
Last inspected:
4837 Swift Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota has compiled 66 violations across 11 inspections since 2022, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection — significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 5 of the last 6 inspections, including high-priority findings on employee health reporting in 4 separate inspections and improper hand and arm washing in 5 inspections. Proper cooking temperature violations were cited as high-priority in 4 inspections. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in 2 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 3 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on September 23, 2025 identified 21 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, proper cooking temperatures, toxic substance control, and parasite destruction, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota last inspected?
- La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota had?
- La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota find?
- La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota was most recently inspected on June 18, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, La Violetta Market & Kitchen in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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