DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BRUSCHETTA SARASOTA KEY WEST

6538 Gateway Avenue
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8896571

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed partially frozen tuna and cod not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut slits in the packaging. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked lasagna in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-04-4:Intermediate - Interior surface of the microwave peeling.

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782228

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on a shelf above a food preparation surface in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in 73F standing water. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw squid stored over chicken broth in the reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked lasagna in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinara sauce and lasagna prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours. The operator placed date marks on the foods. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8594031

  • 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 quaternary test kit available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506055

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles used as scoops for salt and sugar in the kitchen. The operator removed the bowls from the above foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of the microwave has accumulation of food debris.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed a wooden knife block used to store knives. The operator removed the knife block. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the only certified food manager Marco A Delzetti 3/26/2017 through The National Registry of Food Professionals expired. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed an espresso machine blocking access to the handwashing sink at the front counter. The operator moved the espresso machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the front counter.
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the probe thermometer read 180F in boiling water.

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473709

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed