IL PRIMO PIZZA & WINGS
16979 TAMIAMI TR, North Port FL 34287
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles not properly labeled near the three compartment sink.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored with clean pans by dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's room. Observed operator replacing hand soap.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed backsides of handles on reach in coolers soiled. Observed operator cleaning handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in coolers. Observed operator cleaning gaskets.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back side of handles at wing station, some food debris on handles
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at pizza station.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at pizza station. Observed employee cleaning gaskets.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with a build up of food debris on it.
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.
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
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Observed Operator putting soap at sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on back sides of handles on reach in coolers in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets with food debris and black mold like substance on them, through out kitchen area.
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.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust all over exterior of chest freezer
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer with food debris build up N/A handle
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in kitchen area- wing station.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed third plastic deep pan with broken piece Office Work of it.
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
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers with old label residue on them stored on dry storage shelf
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
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