IL PANIFICIO
1703 MAIN ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.366.5570
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 4 live roaches. 1 behind soda machine, 2 behind front counter, and 1 in front of counter. Operator stated pest control was out earlier this morning.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023066815 | Nov 27, 2023 | Mar 27, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in the dining food area has peeling/chipping paint.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the reach in cooler in the pizza make area torn. Pot and pan drying rack next to the three compartment sink has rusted/pitted shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan in the dining room area soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in the front counter area. Manager placed the boxes on a shelf.
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Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wires on the light fixture in the walk in cooler..
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored over pepperoni and ham in the stand up reach in cooler next to the three compartment sink. Employee removed the sausage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed the can opener the be sanitized.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceilings in the dining area have peeling and chipping paint.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in the front counter area. Employee placed the boxes on a shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the reach in cooler on the left side of the front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the walk in cooler soiled.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve cups, sugar and coffee creamer in the front counter area. Manager removed the bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Can opener soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceilings in the dining area have peeling and chipping paint.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler on the left side of the front counter area soiled.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light in the walk in cooler.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine store in the front counter area next to food. Manager removed the medicine.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed peppers in reach in cooler in the front counter area. Manager removed the eggs.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in the dining area has peeling and chipping paint.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the reach in cooler on the left side of the front counter area torn.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of pineapple dented at the seams. Operator placed the cans aside for a refund.
Employee dried hands on apron after washing. The employee properly washed and dried their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressings in the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Employee removed the eggs.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. Employee was informed and washed their hands in a hand washing sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Can opener blade soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the room behind the pizza oven are heavily soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in the front corner area. Employee placed the boxes on a shelf.
Apr 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly strip hanging above the three compartment sink. Manager removed the strip.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the converted keg reach in cooler in the left side of the front counter area; Cooked egg plant (54F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Pizza sauce (54F - Cold Holding); Marinara (54F - Cold Holding); Cannoli cream (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the converted keg reach in cooler in the left side of the front counter area; Cooked egg plant (54F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Pizza sauce (54F - Cold Holding); Marinara (54F - Cold Holding); Cannoli cream (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizza sold by the slice on time as a public health control has no time mark. Manager stated the pizza had been on time as a public health control for approximately 1.5 hours. Manager placed a time mark on the pizza.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, Manager removed the can opener the be sanitized. Slicer blade soiled.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over bottled beverages in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored stored next to sugar packets and coffee stirrers in the front counter area. Manager removed the bottles.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food stored on floor. Bottled waster stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the water on a shelf.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled.
Nov 28, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by triple sink.
Nov 27, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 4 live roaches. 1 behind soda machine, 2 behind front counter, and 1 in front of counter. Operator stated pest control was out earlier this morning.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in glass front reachin cooler Cold Holding Meatballs 48F, Chicken 49F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed by back kitchen door.
Dead roaches on premises.Observed 5 dead roaches. Observed3 behind front counter and 2 in front of service counter.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink in the front counter area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan coin the walk-in cooler soiled.
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.