BOCCA LUPO COAL FIRED PIZZA
4301 AIDAN LANE · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (50F – Cooling); cooked sausage and ricotta (47F – Cooling) in the walk in cooler. Both of the items were date marked 4/1. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce (50F – Cooling); cooked sausage and ricotta (47F – Cooling) in the walk in cooler. Both of the items were date marked 4/1. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. The operator had the slicer cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside the hand sink in the beer/salad walk in cooler. The operator cleared the food from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mark Holstine certified food manager on duty expired 1/23/2024.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance to the kitchen and men's restroom. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 15
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup used as a scoop for multiple food products throughout the kitchen. The operator removed the portion cups. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles in the pizza station.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout the kitchen.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for proper sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of the walk in cooler.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door jamb.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses on the cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood vents above the fryers soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored on a food preparation table on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes stored on the floor in the storage area. The operator properly stored the to go boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – The dough walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:24 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.