SHANER'S PIZZA
6500 SUPERIOR AVE, Sarasota FL 34231 · (941) 544-7067
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in the back storage area of the establishment. The operator properly cleaned and disposed of the droppings.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025051765 | Jul 10, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $800 |
| 7--2023033222 | Apr 19, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw brats sausage in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw ground beef under the raw brats sausage.
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. Emailed owner Clean Up Of Vomiting and Diarrhea Events Form DBPR HR 5030-104.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar used as a dump sink. Educated operators to only used handwashing sinks for handwashing only.
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. Emailer Owner Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The manager labeled spray bottle during inspection.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler. The cook discarded open drink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of mouthwash stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler near the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the mouthwash.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over cut mushrooms in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator properly stored the raw sausage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen stored in shallow containers in the top portion of the cold holding unit. The operator stated the cheese had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator stored the cheese in deeper containers.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of purple cleaner stored on a shelf near a bag of panko crumbs in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemical.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind the bar and in the prep kitchen.
Accumulation of a slime-like substance on the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing above the walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on the food preparation surface of the reach in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers not properly air dried prior to stacking in the dish area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of French fries stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food. The scoop handle was properly stored.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Kirk Clark trained through Prometric Services expired 6/20/2025.
Ceiling tile missing above the walk in cooler.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jul 10, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Kirk Clark trained through Prometric Services expired 6/20/2025.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 7 dead rodents surrounding the exterior of the property.
Ceiling tile missing above the walk in cooler.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jul 10, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee handle ready to eat sandwich toppings using bare hand contact. The sandwiches were discarded.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in the back storage area of the establishment. The operator properly cleaned and disposed of the droppings.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed an employee handle ready to eat sandwich toppings using bare hand contact. The sandwiches were discarded.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Kirk Clark trained through Prometric Services expired 6/20/2025.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 7 dead rodents surrounding the exterior of the property.
Ceiling tile missing above the walk in cooler.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop bucket near the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over cut mushrooms in the reach in cooler in the pizza kitchen. An employee properly stored the raw sausage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar.
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored on a surface with an accumulation of dust on top of the ice machine. An employee removed the ice scoop for cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of the stand up reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of tomato purée in the dry storage area. The operator segregated the can for return.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a device charger inside of the handwashing sink behind the bar. The operator removed the charger from the sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a soiled ladle stored inside the handwashing sink at the entrance to the pizza kitchen. The operator removed the ladle.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent at the entrance to the kitchen soiled with a black mold like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a rack near clean dishware in the kitchen. On an employee cell phone stored on a food prep table in the prep area. The employees properly stored the cell phones.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board In the prep area. The operator removed the wet cloth from underneath the cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the employee restroom.
Standing water in bottom of the stand up reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw sausage (48F - Cold Holding) above the container fill line in the pizza prep reach in cooler. The operator removed the sausage that was above the fill line to a new container and stored in the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored near salt and pepper shakers in the back kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemicals.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling vent at the entrance to the kitchen soiled with a black mold like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items in the prep area. The operator properly stored the employee belongings.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while engaging in food preparation. The employee removed the bracelet.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the employee restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving used for clean equipment above the three compartment sink soiled with an accumulation of debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of foam cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the cups.
Standing water in bottom of the stand up reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. The operator removed the pesticide from the establishment.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler in the dish area. The operator discarded the above food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler in the dish area. The operator discarded the above food items.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the prep area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of the ice machine soiled with black mold like substance.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored unprotected on a soiled surface on top of the ice machine. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the self closing device in disrepair at the exit near the restrooms.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line.
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.