ANTOLINO'S PIZZA
14291 TAMIAMI TRL, North Port FL 34287 · 941-300-2300
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023. Observed operator renewing on line during inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground sausage in the 2-door cooler near the hand sink. The operator properly stored the raw meats.
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the frozen chicken under cold running water.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses near the pizza oven behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the wet cloth.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach ins.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can openers put away clean, with debris on blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in back room, no paper towels at hand sink
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple torn gaskets in reach in coolers. Operator states he is ordering new ones to replace.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in coolers, gaskets soiled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back room, white cutting board with black mold like substance on it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in back room, white cutting board with grooves in it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in coolers at make station 6 torn gaskets
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at make station on reach in coolers, soiled gaskets.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stains on cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves through out cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints on two cooks. Observed both cooks putting on hats.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023. Observed operator renewing on line during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves in them on pizza line
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard in dish area
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not changing gloves when changing to different task.spoke with operator and employee. Observed hand washing procedures and gloves changed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a open bottle of water on bottom of prep table with dry goods. Observed Operator removing and throwing out bottle into trash cans.
Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Observed buildup of dust and some grease on hood filters above pizza oven.
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.