BOCCA LUPO COAL FIRED PIZZA
12105 MERCADO DR · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese 63F and sausage 58F at pizza station. Observed operator close lid on reach-in cooler and recheck temperature 40 minutes later at cheese 41F and sausage 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage on sauce at cooks line steam table cook stated sausage had been in steam table for 2 hours. Cook reheated sausage on stove to 171F **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter next to dough mixer. Employee removed chemical spray bottle. Repeat 7-11-23. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager is unaware of basic issues pertaining to food safety.
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed assorted cheeses and cold cuts in Walk-in coolers that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at cooks line. Repeat 7-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in Walk-in cooler by salad station used as dump sink with garbanzo beans in it.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepare chicken, sausage and sauce in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water not working at hand wash sink in Walk-in cooler salad station.
Basic 12
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 7-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat 7-11-23
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents over cooks line soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat 7-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowl used for mixing chicken wings and sauce stored on top shelf at cooks line not covered or protected.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cooks line. Repeat 7-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils throughout kitchen. Repeat 7-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat 7-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in pasta at cooks line reach-in-freezer. Observed operator move scoop **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed surfaces throughout kitchen and prep area with build dust, grease and soil. Repeat 7-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. At rack next to dishwasher machine Repeat 7-11-23. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At rack by dishwasher machine. Repeat 7-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foil single service containers at cooks line not inverted or protected.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:09 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.