ZIO'S PIZZERIA
1221 SUMTER BLVD, North Port FL 34287 · 941.426.9800
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023. Operator renewed and printed license for December 1st 2024.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bag used to stored and in direct contact with bread in the walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw squid stored over pizza sauce in the 2-door standing cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw squid.
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. Observed pizza held under time as public health control with no time mark.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging above clean equipment in the prep area. The operator properly stored the chemical spray bottle.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The operator stated the testing books have been ordered and are being shipped.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles containing a blue chemical not labeled above the three compartment sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle.
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 over a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bag used in direct contact with bread in the walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging with clean equipment. The operator properly stored the chemical.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the entrance to the kitchen.
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 cutting board behind the front counter held under. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed backsides of handles on reach in coolers with debris on them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 sets of tongs hanging on oven door. Observed cook removing and putting into dish.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter inside.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers under bain with flour inside and no label. Observed operator labeling containers.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook station, build up on back side of handles on reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Observed operator remove tongs, re wash, and store properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cook line, microwave fan shield with food debris on it. Observed operator cleaning fan guard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers with debris on them in pizza station. Observed operator cleaning gaskets in reach in cooler at pizza station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed some lids in dish area, put away clean with past day dots on them.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in a container, not labeled. Observed operator labeling container.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023. Operator renewed and printed license for December 1st 2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener. Observed operator removing and putting in dish
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed inside of dishwasher needing delimed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris buildup on back side of door handles on reach ins. Observed employee cleaning door handles of reach ins.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo tins not inverted on line. Observed employees inverting containers correctly.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in can opener holder on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above dough table. Observed employee removing cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working in kitchen with out hair restraint. Observed employee putting on hat
Stored food not covered. Observed large container of iodized salt with out protective lid on it.
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.