ZIO'S PIZZERIA
1221 SUMTER BLVD · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bag used to stored and in direct contact with bread in the walk in cooler.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw squid stored over pizza sauce in the 2-door standing cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw squid. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza held under time as public health control with no time mark.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging above clean equipment in the prep area. The operator properly stored the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The operator stated the testing books have been ordered and are being shipped. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles containing a blue chemical not labeled above the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored over a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:14 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.