DEMETRIO'S PIZZA
4410 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342313452
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed deli turkey (47F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator stated the turkey had been held overnight. The operator discarded the turkey. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli turkey (47F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator stated the turkey had been held overnight. The operator discarded the turkey. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary solution for wiping cloths at the pizza station exceeded 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed the person in charge, Charles Heinrich unable to provide proof of food manager certification.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
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 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic potion cup with no handle used as a scoop for garlic powder in the storage area. The operator removed the portion cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the door handles on the stand-up reach in coolers and the reach in cooler at the pizza station soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed an in-use knife stored between a food prep table and the wall near the reach in freezers. The operator properly stored the knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food prep table in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored above a food prep table and near clean equipment. The employees properly stored the cell phones. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the pizza peel stored on a soiled surface on top of the pizza oven. The operator properly stored the pizza peel. **Corrected On-Site**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the pizza station.
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together behind the front counter. The operator discarded the solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:55 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.