BOCCA LUPO COAL FIRED PIZZA
4301 AIDAN LANE, North Port FL 34287 · 941-423-9653
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects on sliced mushrooms in the top portion of the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator discarded the mushrooms.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee put fresh basil on a cooked pizza using bare hand contact. No visible cross-contamination observed. Employee washed hands prior to bare hand contact. Educated the employee when bare hand contact is permitted.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black plastic non-food grade bags in direct contact with pizza dough in the walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of sanitizer tablets stored on a shelf above a food preparation table on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer tablets.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a quaternary sanitizer bucket solution exceeded 500 on the cook line. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Observed a chlorine spray bottle solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at the hand sink in the walk in prep/keg cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple plastic portion cups with no handles used as scoops for seasoning and spices on the cook line. The operator removed the portion cups from the foods.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a roll top door on a reach in cooler on the pizza line in disrepair.
Ice buckets stored on floor between uses near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the ice buckets.
Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door jamb.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoop handles not stored above foods near the server expo line. The operator properly stored the scoops.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near foods in the prep/keg cooler. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in the walk in cooler behind the bar. The operator reset the breaker for the hand sink. Observed hot water at the hand sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets on the reach in cooler at the pizza station.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher located at the entrance to the kitchen in the red recharge zone.
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects on sliced mushrooms in the top portion of the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator discarded the mushrooms.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects on sliced mushrooms in the top portion of the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator discarded the mushrooms.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in the walk in cooler behind the bar. The operator reset the breaker for the hand sink. Observed hot water at the hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekins with no handle used as scoops for oregano and steak seasoning. The operator removed the ramekins.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets on the reach in cooler at the pizza station.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles for flour and sugar not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoops.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. The operator provided a trash can for the hand sink.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a strong odor near the handwashing sink at the pizza station.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher located at the entrance to the kitchen in the red recharge zone.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in bar, food stained cutting boards on make.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in bar, cutting boards with with grooves.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of Gardanaire and a case of bags on floor in dry storage. Observed operator removing items off floor and store properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen, gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 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 leave the kitchen,go to pizza station, come back to kitchen and start back to work without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout establishment with food stains on them. Observed can opener with food debris on blade. Observed operator take can opener to dish to wash.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed water reservoir handwashing sink in walk in salad cooler, behind bar, with reservoir tank for water low/empty. Observed operator filling reservoir up with water. Hand sink operates properly now.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed all handwashing sinks in establishment, EXCEPT at the bar, with food debris/ tea/coffee stains in side. Observed employee cleaning handwashing sinks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cups being used as a scoop. Observed operator removing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in pizza station and other areas, reach in coolers/freezers with debris on back sides of handles
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks not chained and secured. Observed operator chaining tanks.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in closet where vacuum is stored, wet cardboard on floor. Observed operator remove cardboard.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with grooves on them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in kitchen and other areas, reach in coolers/freezers with torn gaskets.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors soiled along cove moldings throughout establishment with food.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging on oven door. Observed operator take to dish to clean.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen and other areas, reach in coolers/freezers with soiled gaskets.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo lids at bar stored face up. Observed operator storing them face down.
Stored food not covered. Observed Parmigiana Cheese in salad cooler not covered. Observed operator putting on a lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed garlic powder (?) at dough station in a container without a label on it.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch ear and ear piece and resume working without handwashing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on make line in kitchen and pizza station, on reach in coolers, debris on back sides of handles. Observed employees cleaning handles properly.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in back room and throughout kitchen area.by dish machine, tiles are broken and missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler on prep line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back room by dish machine, exposed concrete floors where tiles are broken and missing.
Iced tea dispenser/ Soda Gun not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed soda gun at entrance
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in back room by dish machine, exposed concrete floors where tiles are broken and missing.
Sep 9, 2024□ 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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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door is gapping at bottom where dish and kitchen transitions.
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 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 dishwasher machine chlorine test strips at a zero. Observed operator calling Eco Lab, they will be here with in the hour. Marked as emergency.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards hanging up on wall across from walk in cooler/freezer with food stains on them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used as a dump sink in salad cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in salad cooler no date marking on any product. Observed bartender date marking all salad items prepped in walk in salad cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water or cold running water at handwashing sink in salad cooler. Observed employee correcting water supply at hand washing sink in salad cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with black mold like substance on inside of lift door
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed scum line at water port on outside of dish machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food build up underneath /back side of door handles in pizza station on reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen on make line, ceiling tiles and light shields with accumulation of black dust like substance on them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards hanging on wall across from walk in cooler/freezer with groove and melted in bedded marks on them.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door is gapping at bottom where dish and kitchen transitions.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around condensing fan and on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them. ESP walk in cooler.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (50F - Cooling); cooked sausage and ricotta (47F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. Both of the items were date marked 4/1. The operator discarded the above foods.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce (50F - Cooling); cooked sausage and ricotta (47F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. Both of the items were date marked 4/1. The operator discarded the above foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. The operator had the slicer cleaned and sanitized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside the hand sink in the beer/salad walk in cooler. The operator cleared the food from the sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 Mark Holstine certified food manager on duty expired 1/23/2024.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance to the kitchen and men's restroom. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup used as a scoop for multiple food products throughout the kitchen. The operator removed the portion cups.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles in the pizza station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout the kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for proper sanitization.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of the walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the foods.
Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door jamb.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood vents above the fryers soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored on a food preparation table on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes stored on the floor in the storage area. The operator properly stored the to go boxes.
The dough walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout establishment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods over fryers with accumulation of grease and soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open, due to dumpster being too full,
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed un sealed concrete in Pizza area where floor tile was, but is missing.
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at one of the bars hand washing sinks. Observed bartender fill immediately.
Wild birds or squirrels present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Observed three black birds on tables in out door seating area. They were landing on tables and chairs picking up dropped food. No customers present at this time. Operation is opened, operating, and selling food at this time.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout establishment
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed garbage dumpster over full. Can't even close lid.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed four sets of tongs on oven door in kitchen. Observed General Manager remove immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods over fryers with accumulation of grease and soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open, due to dumpster being too full,
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed un sealed concrete in Pizza area where floor tile was, but is missing.
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