BAVARO'S PIZZA NAPOLETANA & PASTARIA
27 Fletcher Avenue
Sarasota, Florida, 34237
Towles Court
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 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).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out there up to date license. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee phones stored above food in the kitchen. Operator had employees removed phones. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign on the pizza prep table hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish being thawed in standing water. Operator tuned on the sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation 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: Butter (56F - Cold Holding). Operate stated it had been out for approximately 30minutes. Operate placed butter in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor of the back bar area. Operator placed the bucket in a bucket. 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
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the left side kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed more paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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 food handler training. 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 signed agreements. Operator printed out a copy and had his employees start to sing them. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the right side kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed more soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/9/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime buildup on the inside of the dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at the kitchen hand wash sinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
10
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice bin. Warning
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime buildup on the inside of the dishwasher. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in cases of flour. Operator removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on top of food equipment. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee items stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop handle in the ice of the outside ice machine. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at the kitchen hand wash sinks. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a open employee drink in the right side reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a case of advil stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed Advil. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-03-5:High Priority - Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed the bar using unpasteurized shell eggs for drinks. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over alcohol and juice in the bar cooler. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen and bar areas: Raw shell eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cheese olives (53F - Cold Holding); Butter (75F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the items had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Handed operator a copy. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple hand wash sinks with dishes and other items inside. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed bar menu with the raw shell egg not identified as raw for its drink. 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 strips for their chlorine dishwasher or their quaternary triple sink. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the pizza prep hand wash sink. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the pizza prep hand wash sink. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the back storage area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 10 basic).