DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SALUTE RISTORANTE

SALUTE RISTORANTE has 8 health inspections on file for its SARASOTA location, with an overall rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

23 North Lemon Avenue
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Pineapple Corner
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13507260

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908668

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the convection oven on the cook line soiled. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature on a speed rack next to the walk in cooler. Chef placed the chicken in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of grill cleaner stored next to containers of lemon juice, vinegar and flour on a shelf on the cook line. Chef removed the grill cleaner. 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. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink in the bar area. Employee placed soap at the hand wash sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10796034

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10703687

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 3 floor tiles missing in the kitchen next to the floor mixer. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish machine racks soiled. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Meat sauce (60F - Cooling) stored in two 5 gallon buckets in the walk in cooler. Person in charge stated the meat sauce was cooked and placed in the walk in cooler to cool on 3/9. Person in charge discarded the meat sauce. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Meat sauce (60F - Cooling) stored in two 5 gallon buckets in the walk in cooler. Person in charge stated the meat sauce was cooked and placed in the walk in cooler to cool on 3/9. Person in charge discarded the meat sauce. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Sanitizer container was empty. Employee replaced primed the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket reading +200pom chlorine. Person in charge replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam and mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10703419

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan next to the cook line soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8767178

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan next to the cook line soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mushroom sauce (55F - Cooling); stored in a 5 gallon bucket in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 10/23. Operator stated the sauce was placed in the walk in cooler to cool on 10/23. Operator discarded the sauce. Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Mushroom sauce (55F - Cooling); stored in a 5 gallon bucket in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 10/23. Operator stated the sauce was placed in the walk in cooler to cool on 10/23. Operator discarded the sauce. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator placed the chicken below the beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler across from the ice machine in the kitchen Mascarpone (55F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Ricotta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Goat cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler across from the ice machine in the kitchen Mascarpone (55F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Ricotta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Goat cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8512328

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan next to the cook line soiled.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the bar area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Veal thawing in standing water. Employee placed the veal in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered pan of chicken stored next to the hand washing sink in the preparation area. Employee removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began work and handed clean water pitchers without washing their hands. The employee properly washed their hands Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw veal stored over cooked broccoli in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the veal below the broccoli. Repeat from 6/13/23. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of oven cleaner stored next to clean plates on a preparation table in the preparation area. Employee removed the can. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369994

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in several places in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing across from the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.