SOLORZANOS PIZZA EXPRESS
5808 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34231 · 2018198630
Last inspected Dec 23, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the make line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The operator on duty stated the previous certified food manager recently resigned. The establishment has 30 days to acquire a certified food manager certificate.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed an employee dry hands after washing on a soiled wiping cloth.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the make line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage bottles stored in a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the bottles.
Open dumpster lid. Observed an opened shared dumpster.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor near the pizza oven.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Open dumpster lid.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the restroom.
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.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water temperature at the handwashing sink in the restroom at 89F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the displayed license expired 12/1/2021.
Open dumpster lid.
Trash can overflowing garbage in the public restroom.
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.