PAZZO ON ORANGE
481 N ORANGE AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · 9177973533
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022043458 | Jul 15, 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Baked ziti stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area with no date mark. Employee stated the ziti was prepared on 1/8. Employee placed a date mark in the ziti.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled. Employee cleaned the wall.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from the pipe under the hand wash sink in the bar area. Manager stated the plumber had been called and was due the following day.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer ready 00ppm quaternary. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Bolognese sauce stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/12. Manager discarded the sauce.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bolognese sauce stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/12. Manager discarded the sauce.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean silverware in the dining room area. Employee removed the bottle.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine.
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the preparation and cook line areas.
Feb 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest emitting strip stored next to the bag in box soda in the bar area. Employee removed the strip.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked spinach (61F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager started the spinach was stored at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed the spinach in the reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the preparation area. Employee placed towels at the hand washing sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the preparation and cook line areas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Manager removed the drink.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over bread in the stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen. Employee removed the pork.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked eggplant in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the beef.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sanitized the can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of sealed shrimp thawing under running water in the hand washing sink on the cook line. Employee removed the shrimp.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits for the dishwasher.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the phone.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection 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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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked a items up from the floor the handled clean equipment without changing gloves and washing their hands Employee washed their hands and changed gloves.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair handles on the reach in cooler in the preparation area.
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.