DEMETRIOS PIZZA & GRILL LLC
3180 UNIVERSITY PKWY, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941.366.2233
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed pork and ground sausage stored over seafood in reach in freezer.
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2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021054440 | Nov 2, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 | $160 |
| 7--2019041437 | Jul 2, 2019 | Sep 11, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the had sink on the cook line. Operator stocked the towels.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout the kitchen, in front of walk in cooler, under sinks, back hallway.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee on the cook line without a hair restraint.
Stored food not covered. Observed lasagna and marinara sauce uncovered in the walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout the kitchen, in front of walk in cooler, under sinks, back hallway.
Food stored on floor. Observed onions, steaks and other food items stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator removed items moved items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and the ansul system pipes are beginning to drip grease.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the reach in cooler on the pizza line with rusted shelving.
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout the kitchen, in front of walk in cooler, under sinks, back hallway.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and the ansul system pipes are beginning to drip grease.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the reach in cooler on the pizza line with rusted shelving.
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 pounds of Salmon thawed, in Reduced Oxygen Packaging in the walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. Packaging states to remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration. Operator discarded product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener and soiled slicer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink at the pizza line.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handlers training certificates expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray inside the ice machine with a black mold like substance across the bottom of the tray and the gasket in disrepair.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank behind the bar not secured.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 pounds of Salmon thawed, in Reduced Oxygen Packaging in the walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. Packaging states to remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration. Operator discarded product.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout the kitchen, in front of walk in cooler, under sinks, back hallway.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and the ansul system pipes are beginning to drip grease.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the reach in cooler on the pizza line with rusted shelving.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed pork and ground sausage stored over seafood in reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Observed cutting boards on cook line with deep grooves and not easily cleanable. Observed a black mold like substance inside the soda gun at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray inside the ice machine with a black mold like substance across the bottom of the tray and the gasket in disrepair and hanging off the door.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank behind the bar not secured.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout the kitchen, in front of walk in cooler, under sinks, back hallway.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets on the reach in coolers under the cook prep table broken and pulling away from door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the wait station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler under the cook prep table.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding) on top of containers in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator stored the chicken in the bottom portion of the cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a wiping cloth stored in the hand sink in the pizza kitchen. The operator removed the wiping cloth.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple plastic portion cup ps used as scoops for foods the kitchen. The operator discarded the portion cups.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed ice buckets stored in front of the hand sink at the wait station exposed to splash. The operator properly stored the ice buckets.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near the walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open employee beverage on the cutting board in the pizza kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones and cigarettes stored near clean equipment in the pizza kitchen and behind the bar. The operator properly stored the personal belongings.
Ice buckets stored on floor between uses in front of the hand sink at the wait station. The operator properly stored the ice buckets.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in-use tong handle not stored above cut lettuce in the reach in cooler at the wait station. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Interior of the microwave food debris near the Neto the cook line. The operator cleaned the microwave.
Packaged crackers stored underneath paper towel dispenser near the hand sink at the wait station that is exposed to drip. The operator properly stored the crackers.
Rear exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the wait station. The operator properly stored the spoons.
Water leaking from pipe on top of the urinal in the men's restroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses near the can opener. The operator properly stored the wiping cloth.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back prep table the slicer is soiled under blade guard.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled, rusty ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove tile missing next to the slicer table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor next to soda fountain.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 lights in dry store room without light shields.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line not change gloves when changing tasks. Operator coached employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener and holder. Observed soiled and food debris on slicer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove tiles missing next to slicer table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 4 cutting boards on the cook line with dark grooves and not cleanable. Operator stated the boards are ordered.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in prep area. Operator moved items immediately.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items, phone, keys stored above food prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1 inch gap on the back door.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use utensils not stored on clean equipment. Operator placed all utensils in 135 degree water on flat grill.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 2 light shields missing in dry storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted and pitted shelves under the slicer table.
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