ATMOSPHERE NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA
935 N BENEVA RD, Sarasota FL 34232
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed operator a copy.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 ready to eat sausage and cheese not date marked after being held for more than 24hrs. Reviewed proper date marking and holding days with the operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two damaged ceiling tiles in the bathroom hallway.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor of the establishment with dirt buildup.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomatoes stored on the floor. Operator placed them on a shelf.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris buildup in their make table cooler.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed a missing no soap at their kitchen hand sink. Operator placed more.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles for the establishment.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cans and sodas stored on the floor of the establishment. Operator placed them on shelves.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at their kitchen hand sink.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in their reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board heavily grooved. Operator sited he no longer uses it and set it aside.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored with food products in their reach in cooler. Operator disposed of them.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed numerous employee personal items scattered about the kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted in the kitchen. Operator inverted them.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed eggplant in their standing reach in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a font display case: Cheescake (49F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator turned down the cooled display case.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sink with dirty dishes inside. Operator moved them.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employ items scattered about the kitchen. Operator removed them.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black build up in their microwave.
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink. Operator placed some there.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the hood filters.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen solid meatballs being thawed in the hot holding unit. Operator r,wowed them and placed them in a reach in cooler.
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle containing chemicals stored on top of the reach in freezer. Operator removed the bottle.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Tiziana Albanese 3/30/24. This is the only certified manager for the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink. Operator placed some there.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the hood filters.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen solid meatballs being thawed in the hot holding unit. Operator r,wowed them and placed them in a reach in cooler.
Feb 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 dishwasher at 0ppm chlorine. Operator set up the triple sink at 200ppm quaternary.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter: Garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator placed container in the reach in cooler.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6 Foodborne illnesses. Printed out the paper and handed it to them. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Printed one out and handed it to the operator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed a roll there. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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. Observed no proof of employee training.
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 signed employee agreements. Printed one out and had it signed and emailed them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles in the establishment. Operator labeled the bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top of the dishwashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee not wearing a hair restraint while cooking food. Operator had them put on a hat.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of foot spray next to wine at the servers desk. Operator moved the spray.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed operator a copy.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the kitchen hand wash sink.
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 signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed more.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on the oven handle. Operator removed tongs.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drinks in the right make table cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed drinks.
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.