Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PIZZA CHEF

5501 FRUITVILLE ROAD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3350527
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8369787
DBPR license6805113

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 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

#4High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented in dry storage: 3 cans of olives, 1 can of tomato sauce.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a build up of dust and debris build up on the dry storage shelves.

Basic 3

#1Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle touching food in the flour bin.

#2Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza spatula stored on top of the soiled pizza oven. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a container of milk for employees in the walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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.