RISE PIES HANDCRAFTED PIZZA
140 UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER DR, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941.702.9920
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging in sink below the top level.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink at the pizza station blocked with a tray. Operator moved tray.
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. Observed no food handler training for employees employed for more than 60 days.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple bracelets and watch on an employee preparing food.
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. Observed the handwashing sink next to the pizza boxes blocked with a black tray, no soap and no paper towels.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both sinks at front counter.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a rusty can opener on the prep table.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink left of expo and ovens is inaccessible and cannot be used by staff because it is covered and taped down with a tray. It is not in working condition.
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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 gas tanks not secured. Tanks must be secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open personal drinks stored on clean prep table in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed used tongs stored on pizza oven handle.
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.