BAR ITALIA
University Parkway
Florida
Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a missing vacuum breaker on a splitter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).