PINK FIRE PIZZA
13001 TAMIAMI TRL, North Port FL 34287 · 3054949986
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no information on proper clean up of vomiting/diarrhea.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed a non- food grade paper towel used to line and in direct contact with cut lettuce in the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator removed the paper towel.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ham in the walk in cooler. Observed raw ground sausage stored over containers of dressing in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old date marked on a container with cooked corn on the cob. The operator replaced with a correct Abel.
May 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing along the wall with the three compartment sink.
Mar 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray chemical stored near bags of croutons near the salad station cooler. The chemical was properly stored.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing along the wall with the three compartment sink.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a missing shield for the light fixture above the three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw sausage thawing in cold standing water. The operator placed the sausage in the walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching glasses and bandana and not wash hands or change gloves.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with tv remote, then go into walk in cooler without changing gloves.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed some food build up on reach in cooler handle.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Beer Eva's Daily Report mop in mop bucket, not hanging up to dry properly.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 6609 SUPERIOR AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at salad station with food stains on it. Observed operator remove cutting board and discard.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards with score at salad station. Observed operator remove discard cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler at pizza station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on pizza line, reach in coolers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed semolina flour in container without a label identifying it. Observed operator labeling container.
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certification for manager.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water for three compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand washing sinks.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water for mop sink.
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no information on proper clean up of vomiting/diarrhea.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with black like food debris on blade in holder.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certification for manager.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water for three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler with no date markings on any of them.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand washing sinks.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on dry storage shelf, squeeze bottles stored open end up, not down. Observed dishwasher putting the bottles bottom up.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water for mop sink.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed a bucket with utensils stored handles down, not up. Observed dishwasher correcting the issue and storing utensils properly with handles up.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar bin in walk in cooler not covered or protected.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in walk in with no identifying label
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.