FRESH MOZZARELLA PIZZERIA
2289 RINGLING BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34237
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed no food grade plastic bags used for pizza. Operator switched them out for food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a reach in cooler: Meatballs (50F – Cold Holding) Operator stated he placed the meatballs in the cooler approximately 2hrs again but didn't close the door fully. Operator placed food item in a reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed their only cfm expired: Rocco Cartia 5/29/25. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener with food debris build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the establishment. **Warning**
Basic 3
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed their current license not displayed. **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door not self closing. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed the pizza togo boxes not inverted. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:47 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.