LA ROCCA
12500 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, North Port FL 34287 · 941.423.9211
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs over raw fish at Make Table. Operator removed the raw fish from underneath the eggs.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs over raw fish at Make Table. Operator removed the raw fish from underneath the eggs.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plates not inverted at top shelf across from cookline. Educated the operator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled next to steam table. Operator labeled the food item.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 the Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. Provided the document during inspection to complete.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle at kitchen. Operator relocated the tong to the shelf above cookline.
Stored food not covered. Observed sauce not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lid over the food item.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm at dish machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty sanitizer container with a new full container and corrected the sanitizer to 100ppm.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated the operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at cookline handwash sink.
Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed 2 large spoons not inverted at prep table wait station. Operator inverted the multiple spoons.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed multiple pasta containers not time marked at prep table next to cookline. Operator time marked the food items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical at prep table. Operator removed the toxic substance to the bottom of shelf next to 3 compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the written procedure for Time as a Public Health Control.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over Parmesan cheese at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed can opener blade rusted at prep table.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed brake cleaner at prep table next to oven. Operator removed to the proper and safe place with other chemicals away from food items.
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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta not dated at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong at oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed the tong from handle and placed at proper and safe place above on shelf.
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