ELENI'S PIZZA WORKS
6711 15 ST E, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-758-8700
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken breasts holding at 109 degrees on cook line next to grill top in Bain Marie. Operator discarded chicken.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019047174 | Aug 2, 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 | $400 |
| 7--2018053813 | Sep 5, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the fryers and cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic closure.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelving rusty, pitted and peeling paint.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee preparing food without hair restraints.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the fryers and cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and freezer. Operator has moved items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice built up on walk in freezer cooling unit door frame preventing it from closing.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic closure.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelving rusty, pitted and peeling paint.
Sep 18, 2025□ 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the fryers and cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice built up on freezer cooling unit.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic closure.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelving rusty, pitted and peeling paint.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 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 an employee starting work in the kitchen handling food preparation without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer with food debris in the blade guard.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on the food prep table up front and back prep table.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees preparing food, eating and drinking while working.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing food without hair restraints.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the fryers and cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice built up on freezer cooling unit.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwave with food debris soiled inside and the fan above it.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic closure.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelving rusty, pitted and peeling paint.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 holes in the ceiling tiles to the right of the back door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the vent over the soda fountain soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the walk in freezer soiled with debris and food. The floors under the prep tables are heavily soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice built up on freezer cooling unit.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic closure.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelving rusty, pitted and peeling paint.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed and cleaned.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used in the walk in freezer shelf and removed daily or when soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 holes in the ceiling tiles to the right of the back door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on the food prep table up front and back prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing food without hair restraints.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the walk in freezer soiled with debris and food.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice built up on freezer cooling unit.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic closure.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelving rusty, pitted and peeling paint.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Operator cleaned.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray with a black and pink mold like substance collecting on the panel.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen absorbent and not easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 holes in the ceiling tiles to the right of the back door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a Starbucks Frappuccino on a food preparation table. Operator removed and discarded.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk in freezer door preventing it from closing.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed kitchen exit rear door without an auto closer on door and also not on screen door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed metro shelves in the walk in cooler, rusty, pitted and peeling paint.
Sep 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ready to eat foods (hamburger, Alfredo sauce, chicken noodle soup, sausage) labeled past 7 days expiration in the walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken breasts holding at 109 degrees on cook line next to grill top in Bain Marie. Operator discarded chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breasts holding at 109 degrees on cook line next to grill top in Bain Marie. Operator discarded chicken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grease cleaner and grill cleaner stored next to cooking oil under cooking station and grill.
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 documents to operator.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all kitchen ceiling tiles absorbent and not easily cleanable.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed 3 knives with duct tape wrapped handles.
Food stored on floor. Observed syrup stored on floor in dry store room. Observed bread and food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed frost and ice buildup on walk in freezer door frame preventing the door from shutting properly.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives stored in between the cutting board and wall at front prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walls of the hood over the grill and the walls and ceiling over the pizza oven are heavy with grease.
Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust, peeling paint and not easily cleanable.
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.