COSTELLO'S NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA SRQ
6574 SUPERIOR AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked meatballs (59F – Cold Holding); cooked ham (57F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator properly stored the above foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5High Priority – 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 for time as public health control with no time marking. The operator stated the pizza had been held for approximately 1.5 hours. The operator placed accurate time marks on the pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed the can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass beverage glasses stored in the hand sink near the three compartment sink. The operator removed the beverage glasses. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed single-use plastic fork stored with the food contact surface up behind the front counter.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard pizza boxes stored on the floor in the storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:35 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.