PIZZA CHEF
5501 FRUITVILLE ROAD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 9413781126
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. Owner cleaned the mixer head.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in the reach in cooler on the pizza make line. Owner removed the drink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler on the pizza make line. Employee removed the drink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels lining a pan of radishes and eggplant in the reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Owner removed the paper towel.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in the back kitchen area. Owner placed the boxes on a shelf.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the cloth in a sanitizer solution.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty can stored in the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Owner removed the can.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored on the line in standing water at 79F. Operator removed the utensils.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented in dry storage: 3 cans of olives, 1 can of tomato sauce.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a build up of dust and debris build up on the dry storage shelves.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle touching food in the flour bin.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza spatula stored on top of the soiled pizza oven.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a container of milk for employees in the walk in cooler.
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.