Salute Ristorante in Sarasota
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23 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236Salute Ristorante in Sarasota accumulated 188 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has undergone three disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Handwashing violations appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, including handwashing procedures cited in August 2025 and proper hand/arm washing violations documented in March and October 2024 and August 2025. Consumer advisory violations, management awareness issues, and chemical storage violations also recurred throughout the inspection history. Employee health reporting violations were cited in March and October 2024. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 identified 18 violations including three high-priority findings related to management awareness, consumer advisory, and food contact surfaces, but was completed with no further action required. An earlier inspection on August 28, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 21 violations were documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Salute Ristorante in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Salute Ristorante in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025069047 | $400.00 | Aug 28, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2025029619 | $200.00 | Mar 10, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2021057334 | $200.00 | Nov 9, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Salute Ristorante in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Salute Ristorante in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Salute Ristorante in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Salute Ristorante in Sarasota last inspected?
- Salute Ristorante in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Salute Ristorante in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Salute Ristorante in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Management awareness, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Salute Ristorante in Sarasota had?
- Salute Ristorante in Sarasota has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Salute Ristorante in Sarasota find?
- Salute Ristorante in Sarasota was most recently inspected on August 26, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Salute Ristorante in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Salute Ristorante in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Salute Ristorante in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Salute Ristorante in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Salute Ristorante in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Salute Ristorante in Sarasota has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Salute Ristorante in Sarasota been fined?
- Salute Ristorante in Sarasota has been fined a total of $800.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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