GIUSEPPE'S RISTORANTE AND PIZZERIA
103 TRIPLE DIAMOND BLVD UNIT 2 · NORTH VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34275
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-28-5High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed cooked lasagna date marked 9/4 in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the lasagna. **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 lasagna date marked 9/4 in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (54F – Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler. The operator stated the pasta has been held for approximately 1 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the reach in cooler. Observed garlic and oil (60F – Cold Holding) at the front counter. The operator stated the garlic and oil have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the mixture in ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeding 200ppm at the server station. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeding 200ppm stored near plastic food wrap in the kitchen. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm and properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer stored in the handwashing sink near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator removed the strainer. Observed sanitizer buckets stored in the handwashing sinks in the server station and behind the front counter. The operator removed the sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen and behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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 cooked chicken wings made on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator placed a date mark on the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 1
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at the front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:28 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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.