SORRENTO'S
1341 RIDGEWOOD AVE, Holly Hill FL 32117 · 386-672-6573
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach inside storage cabinet. Cabinet empty. -1 live roach on table next to handwash sink in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024028363 | Apr 2, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $200 |
| 4--2018056570 | Sep 17, 2018 | Dec 11, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave door handle. -reach in cooler handle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler/freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving in kitchen. -hood filters soiled with grease. -mixer stand soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -old food debris on prep table.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler handle. -microwave door handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen and walk in cooler/freezer.
Food stored on floor. -case of chicken on floor in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving in kitchen soiled with dust/debris. -build up of food debris on stovetop. -mixer stand soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Aug 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of soil residue on equipment door handles.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen and walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. -bags of four on floor in walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving in kitchen. -top of reach in freezer. -mixer stand.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. -meatballs 37°f, sausage 36°f, chicken tenders 35°f Technician onsite.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.
Apr 4, 2025□ 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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Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable.
Mar 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -garbage bag used to line flour container.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open bag of meatballs not dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer soiled. -prep table soiled. -upright cooler used for dry food storage soiled. -can opener soiled.
Bathroom facility not clean, ladies restroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. -wood shelves under prep table not smooth and easy cleanable.
Floors soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen.
Interior of ovens and microwave have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving in kitchen soiled with food debris. -stove top soiled with grease, food debris. -hood filters soiled with grease. -side of batch freezer soiled with grease. -mixer base soiled. -wire shelving above three compartment sink soiled with grease,dust. -exterior of flour container soiled. -drain unit on soda fountain in dining room soiled.
Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -inside of cabinets soiled with debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris in kitchen.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bag used to store roast beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris: -slicer -can opener.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Floor soiled. -accumulation of grease under fryer. -walk in cooler floor soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall by reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling fan in kitchen soiled with dust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer soiled with old food debris. -prep table soiled with old food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -already on a warning.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving soiled with old food debris and dirt. -table under microwave heavily soiled with food debris. -grease buildup on hood filters. -blender base soiled with food debris. -rolling cart soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.
Apr 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach inside storage cabinet. Cabinet empty. -1 live roach on table next to handwash sink in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer soiled with old food debris. -prep table soiled with old food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -already on a warning.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches in ladies restroom. -1 dead roach in dining room under cove molding.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment. Grease buildup under fryer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving soiled with old food debris and dirt. -table under microwave heavily soiled with food debris. -grease buildup on hood filters. -blender base soiled with food debris. -rolling cart soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -takeout containers stored in a box with old food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.
Mar 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling fan in kitchen soiled with dust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg Patties, sausage and meatballs between 52°f and 60°f in small countertop reach in cooler. All items in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg Patties, sausage and meatballs between 52°f and 60°f in small countertop reach in cooler. All items in cooler overnight.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored, spray bottle of degreaser stored on top of microwave.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris: -slicer
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, cooked pasta in walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave handle.
Ceiling fan in kitchen soiled with dust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mixer stand. -scale
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind pizza cooler.
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray paint cans stored on shelf with food.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with old food debris: slicer.
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, back kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor, case of cheese in walk in freezer.
Heavy dust buildup on ceiling fan in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust: interior of cabinets in kitchen, cooking equipment, mixer stand, shelving in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interiors/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar on storage shelf.
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.