SARDO'S PIZZA
10839 ULMERTON RD, Largo FL 33778 · 727-581-9200
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 for pizzas and calzones. Employee time marked food
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 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
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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. Two employee training certificates expired
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt/sugar bins, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Meatball sliders and slices at front counter with no time marks
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensil caddy on hand sink in dish area, removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Staff refilling water pitches in hand sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread crumbs bin
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin, removed
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication on shelf over prep table in rear of kitchen, removed
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza slices at front counter, time mark added
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in deli cooler prepared and frozen on 3/27, no prep date or thaw date
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on front counter, removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin under register, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Run three times 0 ppm chlorine. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reviewed with manager
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 for pizzas and calzones. Employee time marked food
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. - soiled ice chute at beverage station. Reviewed with manager
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by prep table in back kitchen area. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times. Manager relocated table
Food ( plastic bottles of water) stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager relocated bottles of water.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 7901 4 ST N STE 400, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2023□ 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler at front counter.
Oct 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. While performing a call back inspection Operator Sardo Santo demanded, by phone, that the two inspectors leave his palace of business immediately.
Aug 22, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine and mop sink moved outside in back of establishment. Hand wash sink removed in dish area and pizza station. Does not match plans on file.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler at front counter.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine and mop sink moved outside in back of establishment. Hand wash sink removed in dish area and pizza station. Does not match plans on file.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler at front counter.
Food stored on floor. 3 cases of ice cream stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom. Emailed operator hand wash sign.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth on top of cutting board on reach in cooler at pizza prep station. Employee removed towel.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on counter next to oven not labeled.
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.