Inspection Report

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CAPO PAZZO

2053 REYNOLDS ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3642494
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10949471
DBPR license6805837

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (54F – Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler . The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the dishwasher blocked by pizza tins. The operator removed the pizza tins allowing access to the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of a black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored on a soiled surface at the ice machine. The operator removed the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no lighting available in the walk in cooler.

#6Basic14-33-4

Basic – Walk in cooler fan guards with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.