SHANER'S PIZZA
6500 SUPERIOR AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of mouthwash stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler near the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the mouthwash. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over cut mushrooms in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator properly stored the raw sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen stored in shallow containers in the top portion of the cold holding unit. The operator stated the cheese had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator stored the cheese in deeper containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of purple cleaner stored on a shelf near a bag of panko crumbs in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind the bar and in the prep kitchen.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of a slime-like substance on the interior of the ice machine.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing above the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on the food preparation surface of the reach in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers not properly air dried prior to stacking in the dish area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box of French fries stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food. The scoop handle was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:52 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.