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IL PRIMO PIZZA & WINGS

16979 TAMIAMI TR, North Port FL 34287

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats115
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805806
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed fryer baskets stored on top of the hand sink near the three compartment sink. The operator removed the baskets allowing access to the hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles not properly labeled near the three compartment sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekins with no handle used as scoops for wing sauce. The operator removed the ramekins from the sauce.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the three compartment sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed soiled pan raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over cheese. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored with clean pans by dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee grocery bag of raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over customer food. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching neck, face, hair, etc. and not washing hands. Observed operator coaching and having employee wash hands properly.
High priority/12A-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade, put away clean. Observed operator put into 3 compartment sink to be washed.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Observed no proof of employee reporting. E mailed report, operator printed and all signed off.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's room. Observed operator replacing hand soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed backsides of handles on reach in coolers soiled. Observed operator cleaning handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in coolers. Observed operator cleaning gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 7, 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
Show 6 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back side of handles at wing station, some food debris on handles
Basic/23-24-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Cuban Coffee maker on pizza make table. Observed operator removing it to the back.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum I'm prep area. Observed employee disguarding gum.
Basic/12B-09-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at pizza station.
Basic/14-11-5
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape hanging over prep table by mixer. Observed operator removing immediately.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at pizza station. Observed employee cleaning gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with a build up of food debris on it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink by three compartment sink with fryer baskets stored to dry on sink. Observed Operator removing baskets and coaching employee.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Observed operator refilling paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Observed Operator putting soap at sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on back sides of handles on reach in coolers in kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets with food debris and black mold like substance on them, through out kitchen area.
Basic/14-11-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry properly. Observed Operator hanging up wet mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust all over exterior of chest freezer
Intermediate/22-31-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer with food debris build up N/A handle
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker above prep table with charging cord hanging above lift door f reach in at pizza station.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in kitchen area- wing station.
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed third plastic deep pan with broken piece Office Work of it.
Basic/14-38-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed chest freezer by exit door with an accumulation of rust all over unit, top plastic piece coming off
Basic/14-36-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers with old label residue on them stored on dry storage shelf
Basic/16-46-4
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 oz soufflé cups of ranch dressing (6) and blu cheese dressing (7) on line out of temp. They were stacked too high and temped at 62F. Observed General Manager pulling them and disposing them into trash. Educated operator/staff on cleaning and Sanitizing between contact with different raw animal products/ ready to eat products/ produce and fruit. General Manager on what the fill lines are for and not to exceed. He I turned educated employee.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 oz soufflé cups of ranch dressing (6) and blu cheese dressing (7) on line out of temp. They were stacked too high and temped at 62F. Observed General Manager pulling them and disposing them into trash. Educated operator/staff on cleaning and Sanitizing between contact with different raw animal products/ ready to eat products/ produce and fruit. General Manager on what the fill lines are for and not to exceed. He I turned educated employee.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with debris on it. Observed General Manager remove and put into dish and is soaking the can opener to clean.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken

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