Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota

Last inspected:

6582 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
Overview

Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota has been cited for repeated critical violations across 21 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included handwashing and hand-washing procedures, employee health reporting, chemical storage, food contact surface sanitation, and approved food source requirements. A pattern of high-priority chemical storage violations appeared in the most recent inspection on December 23, 2025, and food contact surface violations have been recurring. Fire safety violations for a locked rear exit door were documented in three separate inspections in 2023 and 2024, flagged as repeat violations. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 23, 2025 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
90Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 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

Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.

Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota last inspected?
Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota had?
Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota find?
Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota was most recently inspected on December 23, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House in Sarasota has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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