FRESH MOZZARELLA PIZZERIA
2289 RINGLING BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34237
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pizza in direct contact with a non-food grade plastic bag. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed home use only pesticide in the establishment. Operator disposed of it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler. Operator disposed of the egg. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the counters in the kitchen: Garlic in oil (80F – Cold Holding); Butter (80F – Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out overnight and willingly disposed of them. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the counters in the kitchen: Garlic in oil (80F – Cold Holding); Butter (80F – Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out overnight and willingly disposed of them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza kept on time as a public health control not time marked. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1 hr and marked it appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the employee restroom. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles throughout the establishment. **Warning**
Basic 3
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease build up on multiple ceiling tiles throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for the shared employee restroom. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with debris build up. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.