BAR ITALIA
Food safety records indicate BAR ITALIA in SARASOTA has 7 inspections with a 2.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
University Parkway
Florida
Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13478468
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch box stored above wines in a reach in cooler. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their sanitizer buckets at 100ppm quaternary. Operator remade them to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee wipe their nose and then handle a utensil without washing their hands. Operator had them wash their hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored above the fill line on the cook line and observed standing on top of ice instead of surrounded by it: Mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); Prosciutto (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator took half of the mozzarella and placed it into the reach in cooler and operator surrounded the prosciutto with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on their can opener.
Inspection Date: 8/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13477729
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10907803
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-11-4:High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed an employee leave the restroom and then handle utensils without washing their hands a second time. Reviewed proper procedures with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed their dish machine at 115F. Operator called a provider and set up their triple sink to 200ppm quaternary. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground pork stored over ready to eat prosciutto in the walk in cooler. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wipe his pants with his gloves and handle utensils without changing them. Operator had him change his gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored next to bottles of olive oil in the kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for their quaternary triple sink. Warning
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed their server station extinguisher in the red.
Inspection Date: 2/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8817733
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed them missing a drain plug for their dumpster.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored unprotected in the server area and to-go containers stored in-inverted at the bar. Operator placed the filters in a container and inverted the to-go containers. Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat garlic in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the garlic. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of chemical cleaner stored above their meat slicer. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their just finished triple sink at 600ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the server hand sink used to clean a bottle., and observed the bar hand sink used to dump ice. Instructed the employees on proper usage. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 8/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844468
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook line hand wash sink used to fill a container. Instructed the operator on the sinks proper use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Observed a bowl with water stored inside the prep hand wash sink. Operator removed the bowl. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8842411
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks stored on prep areas throughout the kitchen. Operator removed some. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking on the line with no hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hair net. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the back hood filters. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the cook line,front server line, and bar: Ricotta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Tuna (47F - Cold Holding); Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Milk (45F - Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding), Cheese olives (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the tuna and fish have been out for more than 4hrs while all other products had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed what product they could into the walk in cooler, closed the lids of the make line, and willingly disposed of the tuna and fish. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line,front server line, and bar: Ricotta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Tuna (47F - Cold Holding); Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Milk (45F - Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding), Cheese olives (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the tuna and fish have been out for more than 4hrs while all other products had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed what product they could into the walk in cooler, closed the lids of the make line, and willingly disposed of the tuna and fish. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the triple sink at 300ppm quaternary. Operator emptied some out and filled it with water to retest at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan or kit. Emailed the operator a plan. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the bar hand wash sink blocked by paper products. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook line hand wash sink used to fill a container. Instructed the operator on the sinks proper use. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no singed agreements. Had the operator sign one and emailed them more copies. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning