LA NORMA RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA
5370 GULF OF MEXICO DR UNIT 104 · LONGBOAT KEY · Manatee County · FL 34228
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper ppm. Operator primed chlorine dish machine and corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table can opener in back food preparation room with build up of soils. Operator removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on bottom shelf of food preparation table holding bread crumbs and rice.
Basic 6
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole cut in ceiling tile around air conditioning.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on food preparation table in kitchen next to reach in freezer. Employee removed beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plugs on dumpsters shared by plaza.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on shared dumpster. Operator closed dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shredded mozzarella cheese being thawed at room temperature. Operator put cheese under cold running water to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:38 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.