Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota
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6115-6119 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota has recorded 23 inspections since April 2022, accumulating 103 violations at an average of 4.5 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A significant enforcement action occurred on August 11, 2025, when an inspector issued a warning after documenting 30 violations in a single routine inspection, including four high-priority violations: employee health policy (cited twice), consumer advisory, chemical storage, and toxic substance control, along with a hand washing violation. That same inspection also documented two dining room exit doors locked, a fire safety violation. The facility returned for a callback inspection on August 25, 2025, and complied with all prior findings. Recurring high-priority violations across the record include employee health policy violations, hand washing violations, and approved food source violations, each appearing in multiple inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following an April 2025 inspection.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— 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
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections15 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections2 violations
— 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· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota last inspected?
- Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 25, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota are: Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota had?
- Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota find?
- Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota was most recently inspected on August 25, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Samba Brazilian Steakhouse in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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