DEMETRIO'S PIZZA
4410 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342313452
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed cut lettuce stored in a non-food grade container in the walk in cooler.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw veal in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked sausage prepared on site date marked 1/7. The operator discarded the sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-17-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked sausage prepared on site date marked 1/7. The operator discarded the sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles soiled with food debris. Observed the stand up reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean metal pans stored on soiled shelves in the prep area.
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed an in-use knife stored between a food prep table and the wall in the prep area. The operator placed the knife in the dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic beverage cups at the front counter wet nesting.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the storage area soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall in the men's restroom. Observed a hole in the wall in the storage area.
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 the scoop handle used for cheese at the wait station not stored above the cheese. The operator replaced the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of walk in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw veal thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the veal on the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak at the dishmachine.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:50 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.