Trattoria 41

4141 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Trattoria 41 six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.

Trattoria 41's latest score of 64 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs and raw shell eggs in 2 door make station on cook line over heavy cream and ready to eat sauces. Operator moved items to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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 proof of signed health agreements. E-mailed operator a copy of the health agreement. Operator printed health agreements and was in the process of having employees read and sign health agreements. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and Caesar dressing on the menu without an identifier.

02B-04-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Cooked pasta prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in the walk in cooler. The operator properly date marked the pasta. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the entrance to the kitchen.

31B-02-4

Jan 31, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw open packaged ground beef patties stored over uncovered cooked lasagna in reach in freezer. Employee moved beef patties. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives stored in Hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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. Observed food handler employee certificate expired.

53B-14-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.

14-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing food pans in 3 compartment sink skipping sanitizing step. Employee filled sick with proper sanitizer solution and rewashed pans. **Corrected On-Site**

16-13-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door on reach in cooler on cook line hinges broken.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior kitchen door lacking self closing apparatus. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trattoria 41 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trattoria 41 on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trattoria 41?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Trattoria 41.

How does Trattoria 41 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Trattoria 41 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Trattoria 41's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trattoria 41 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Trattoria 41 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Trattoria 41 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Trattoria 41 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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