BOCCA LUPO COAL FIRED PIZZA
12105 MERCADO DR · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-11-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed cases of raw chicken stored over kegs in the walk in cooler. Reviewed with the operator on proper procedure.
Intermediate 2
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the prep sink out of soap. Operator placed more there. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for their 4hr marked chicken wings and pizza sauce. Emailed the operator a copy and he filled it out. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dish machine with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceilings vents and tiles in the establishment with dust and grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple heavily grooved cutting boards on their make tables.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:34 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.