CAPO PAZZO
2053 REYNOLDS ST, Sarasota FL 34231 · 347-242-0232
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. The operator moved the raw chicken beside the raw ground beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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. Emailed Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103 to Owner.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health Form DBPR HR 5022-90 for pizza slices.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The operator removed scooper from the container of flour.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed wiping cloth from under the cutting board.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed fan in walk-in cooler soiled with rust like substance.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Aug 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (54F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the dishwasher blocked by pizza tins. The operator removed the pizza tins allowing access to the hand sink.
Accumulation of a black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored on a soiled surface at the ice machine. The operator removed the ice scoop.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no lighting available in the walk in cooler.
Walk in cooler fan guards with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash and rinse sheet pans without sanitizing. The employee properly re-washed and sanitized the sheet pans.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade bag in contact with pizza dough at the front counter. The operator removed the bag.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade buckets used to stored marinara and cooked sausage in the walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator discarded and replaced with a solution at 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the immersion blender soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by the soda machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the prep area. The operator removed the beverage.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor near the pizza oven. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle raw ground beef then open a reach in cooler door with no glove change. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the above foods have been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the above foods have been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink filled with supplies and inaccessible.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a cutting board in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the cell phone.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored with the food contact surface up at the wait station.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meatballs stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw meatballs.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked meatballs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle pizza cheese without changing gloves after touching a soiled apron and equipment. The employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on a shelf above a food prep area in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee beverages.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee pizza stored on top of the steam well in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on the reach in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of pizza sauce and dough stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed an addition of an ice machine near the mop sink in the back of the dining room.
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.