BOCCA LUPO COAL FIRED PIZZA
12105 MERCADO DR · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on prep table by walk-in-cooler next to food. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 11-2-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheese, and sour cream portion cups in walk-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. Repeat 11-2-23. Repeat 11-2-23 **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle soda gun at bar had mold-like-substance. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at cooks line and walk-in-cooler blocked by items in front of sink and chemical spray bottles in sinks. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwashing sink in salad station walk-in-cooler was not working. Operator tightened faucet and returned hot water to working. Repeat 11-2-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 11-2-23 **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat 11-2-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Repeat 11-2-23 **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed shelf and containers at dishwasher area use to store clean dishes are dirty.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauce on floor at cooks line and walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat 11-2-23 Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device under bar over and next to clean equipment and alcohol bottles.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building of dust, flour and grease on equipment at cooks line and prep area. Repeat 11-2-23 **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils at dishwasher area. Repeat11-2-23 **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat 11-2-23 **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:24 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.