SARDINIA
5770 South Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of unwashed artichokes stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the artichokes. Corrected On-Site
- 24-01-4:Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed artichokes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the artichokes. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator voluntarily discarded the sausage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade container used to store semolina in the kitchen.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage and raw beef stored over cooked pasta in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw meats. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 1 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored the foods in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 for the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 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 risotto prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark in the reach in cooler. The operator placed a date mark on the risotto. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 employee keys stored near clean dishware on the cook line. The operator pro stored the keys. Corrected On-Site
- 16-16-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed an employee skip the rinse step while washing dishes in the three compartment sink. The employee properly rewashed the dishes. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with flour in the kitchen. The operator removed the flour from the non-food grade bag. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw veal stored over pasta in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw veal. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw swordfish (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The above items were filled above the container fill line. The operator stated the foods have been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator transferred half of the product to another container and placed in the bottom of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. The operator placed the tag with the original container. 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for salt in the kitchen. The operator removed the ramekin from the salt. 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 cut vegetables in the reach in cooler. Observed raw tuna stored over ready to eat mushrooms in the reach in cooler The operator properly stored the above raw food products. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).