Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA ROCCA

12500 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3338333
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8357592
DBPR license6804080

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed brake cleaner at prep table next to oven. Operator removed to the proper and safe place with other chemicals away from food items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta not dated at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 1

#1Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong at oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed the tong from handle and placed at proper and safe place above on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.