VIVA LA VIDA
Food safety records indicate VIVA LA VIDA in SARASOTA has 2 inspections with a 3.0/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 2 reports on file
3440 Clark Road
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
12/23/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13459394
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 3 basic
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the salmon. 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. Observed an employee backpack stored near canned foods in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee personal belonging. 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-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef stored in contact with cilantro in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the cilantro. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw ground beef stored in contact with cilantro in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the cilantro. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the salmon. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); butter (65F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); butter (65F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. Observed raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator stored the above foods in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
7/11/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 13456157
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed