BAVARO'S PIZZA NAPOLETANA & PASTARIA
27 Fletcher Avenue
Sarasota, Florida, 34237
Towles Court
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the left side walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the bar ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the pizza oven hand wash sink. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the left side walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle, and soap container, and bleach containers, stored over food storage and food prep areas throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook line hand wash sink used to rinse dishes. Operator removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine dish machine. **Warning**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. Operator states it's in the locked upstairs office. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the pizza oven hand wash sink. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling vent outside the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of sauce in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling vent outside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device stored over clean dishes in the upstairs wine closet. **Warning**
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on top of a reach in cooler. Employee removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of aspirin stored over the upstairs server station. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 small flying insects, 2 of which were by the back exit door that was left open and one was by the open air bar. Did not observe any contact with food. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw seafood stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two chemical spray bottles stored over boxed soda in the upstairs server station and observed sharpies stored over food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back kitchen hand wash sink with a sanitizer bucket inside. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for the time marked 4hr butter. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).