LA NORMA RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA
5370 GULF OF MEXICO DR UNIT 104, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 941.383.6262
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017001442 | Dec 16, 2016 | Jan 30, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground pork over cheese on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator moved ground pork to bottom shelf.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles in kitchen with excess soil and dust.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on single in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line in torn and taped.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles with missing pieces in dish area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in sugar. Operator moved handle above sugar.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper ppm. Operator primed chlorine dish machine and corrected to 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table can opener in back food preparation room with build up of soils. Operator removed for cleaning.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on bottom shelf of food preparation table holding bread crumbs and rice.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole cut in ceiling tile around air conditioning.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on food preparation table in kitchen next to reach in freezer. Employee removed beverages.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plugs on dumpsters shared by plaza.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on shared dumpster. Operator closed dumpster.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shredded mozzarella cheese being thawed at room temperature. Operator put cheese under cold running water to thaw.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed to go bowl without handle in bread crumbs. Employee removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in main kitchen area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on floor in dry storage area.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon, shrimp and calamari over prosciutto in single door flip top on cooks line. Operator moved raw products to bottom of reaching cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer too strong. Operator changed sanitizer to 100ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop for bread crumbs. Operator removed bowl.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in woman's room without a cover. Operator switched garbage to a covered receptacle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without Parker hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Food stored on floor.observed plastic bottle water being stored on floor in beverage room. Operator placed bottled water on shelf.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door with broken self-closer.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exterior door not sealing when closed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve container not inverted. Operator inverted single serve containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle on cooks line without labels identifying products.
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops for containers of dry noodles. Operator removed scoops.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door from the kitchen not self closing.
Apr 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator switched to their triple sink and measured at 200ppm quaternary.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored on top of a container of uncooked asparagus in the right side make table. Operator moved the asparagus.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed their sanitizer bucket stored on top of their make table. Operator removed the bucket.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a sanitizer bucket at 200ppm chlorine. Operator emptied the bucket.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for time as a public health control. Printed out the plan and had operator fill it out.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dish machine with debris build up.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops for containers of dry noodles. Operator removed scoops.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door from the kitchen not self closing.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Chef removed the can opener to be sanitized.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought out the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 5 ceiling tiles in the kitchen next to the cook line damaged
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in the dry storage area missing the shield.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon thawing in standing water. Chef placed the salmon in the reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room behind the sprayer hose and the dishmachine 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.