ALVAROS FAMILY RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
14512 S TAMIAMI TRL, North Port FL 34287 · 941-445-1464
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw basa fish in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean dishware without washing hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bagged broccoli in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw basa fish in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. The operator discarded the tilapia.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ham (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler nearest the fryers on the cook line. An employee stated the ham had been stored for approximately 1 hour. The employee stored the ham in an alternate cold holding unit.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line obstructed by a plastic crate in the path to the sink, and a pizza tray stored inside. The operator removed the obstructions allowing access to the hand sink.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a non-food grade brush used for margarine spread. The operator discarded the brush.
Spray bottles containing a toxic substance not labeled. The operator labeled the chemical spray bottles.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar. The operator secured the tank.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. The operator discarded the tilapia.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the walk in freezer door jamb not allowing the door to fully close.
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 salt not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near clean utensils behind the bar. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed styrofoam cups stored on the floor in the outside storage shed. The operator properly stored the styrofoam cups.
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Kitchen floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands near the rear exit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed straws and coffee grounds discarded in the handwashing sink behind the bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the rear exit. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
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.
Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door jamb.
Kitchen floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored inverted or protected behind the bar.
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single-use straws stored underneath the soap dispenser behind the bar. The operator properly stored the straws.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked corned beef thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. The operator stated the corned beef had been held out for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the corned beef in the walk in cooler.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered lemons stored underneath the paper towel dispenser behind the bar. The operator properly stored the lemons.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed gloves being changed without hand washing.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen and bar, Milk without date marking on when they were opened.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at pizza station, cutting board soiled with food stains.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar handwashing sink with ice and lemon seeds inside.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed by bread rack, acoustic ceiling tile that is not easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed by bread rack, hole in ceiling tile.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in coolers at make, on line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cook line, reach in gaskets soiled with black mold like substance.
Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable. Observed in kitchen next to double doors, faucet on handwashing sink deteriorating. Observed caulking behind faucet with black mold like substance.
Stored food not covered. Observed potatoes in reach in cooler without covering.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed steel shine stored with food products. Observed operator removing and store with chemicals.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook like with food stains on it.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on like, in kitchen, back side of reach in cooler door handles with food debris on them.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food on storage rack, not segregated from establishment food. Observed operator removing out food in cambro and store on bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items on bread rack in kitchen. Observed operator removing and re locate.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up freezer by expo station with torn gaskets in little.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket sitting on floor. Observed operator removing and store on shelf properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen on pizza oven door, tongs hanging on lower oven door. Observed operator removing and out in dish to wash.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed I side of microwave with some food debris on I side top.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork roast, corned beef hash in cooler not covered. Observed operator covering product.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour on storage shelf stored in a cambro without identifying label. Observed operator labeling product.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed two turning forks stored on a hook with dried on sauce and cheese at pizza station with no pizzas being made at time of observation. Observed operator removing and putting into dish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers on cook line with black mold like substance
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in coolers in kitchen with food debris on back side of handles
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed gray and black tubs not stored open end down. Observed Operator inverting
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed gray and black tubs wet nesting on shelf
Equipment in poor repair. Observed on reach in cooler in kitchen by ice machine, torn gasket on right door.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed two reach in coolers in kitchen with broken door handles.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple items stored on floor of walk in freezer
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple door handles on all reach in coolers with debris build up underneath / behind handles
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee removing said item.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door not properly closing and sealing shut.
Food stored on floor. Observed two 5 gallon buckets of fish and a bus tub of chicken sitting on floor thawing. Observed operator putting bus tub on rack 6 inches off the floor m and buckets of fish in sink under running cold water
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around inside of freezer door lip
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed some knives stored with handles down instead of up. Observed operator removing knives,rewashing, and storing properly
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tin togo containers not inverted. Observed operator inverting said items correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish in standing water to thaw. Observed operator putting bucket under running cold water
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed 5 gallon buckets of fish thawing in dish/prep are exposed to splash and food debris. Observed operator covering buckets of fish to protect from cross contamination.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee removing personal items from pizza station, then returning to work in kitchen without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Food like substance on blade of can opener. Observed Manager on duty taking to dish to be washed. Observed can opener cleaned and placed back where it belongs in holder.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women's room no covered waste receptacle and/or no lid on waste receptacle that is in restroom
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink cup on prep table by slicer, employee drink and coffee cup with spoon in it on pizza station. Observed Kitchen manager removing drinks from pizza station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on pizza station. Observed Kitchen manager telling employee to remove phone from area and employee removed said cell phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed food in buckets on the floor in walk-in freezer. Also observed 2 cases of food products on floor in walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in coolers in Kitchen and in reach in cooler in dining room.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed Tablespoons in expo area stored with handles up. Observed Manager on duty removing spoons and taking them to dish to re wash and sanitize. Observed spoons washed, rinsed, sanitized and put back correctly with handles up.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 6592 SUPERIOR AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.