SARASOTA, Manatee County

ELENI'S PIZZA WORKS

6711 15 ST E, SARASOTA, FL 34243

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Dec 17, 2025
City
SARASOTA
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

13-03-4

Detail 24258798

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee preparing food without hair restraints.

36-73-4

Detail 24258796

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the fryers and cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24258799

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and freezer. Operator has moved items. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24258797

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice built up on walk in freezer cooling unit door frame preventing it from closing.

35B-03-4

Detail 24258800

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic closure. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24258795

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelving rusty, pitted and peeling paint. Repeat Violation

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-73-4

Detail 24046261

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the fryers and cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease and food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24046260

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice built up on freezer cooling unit. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 24046259

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic closure. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24046258

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelving rusty, pitted and peeling paint. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-16-4

Detail 23875939

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee starting work in the kitchen handling food preparation without washing hands. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23875941

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer with food debris in the blade guard.

53B-01-5

Detail 23875947

Intermediate - 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. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23875943

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on the food prep table up front and back prep table. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 23875944

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees preparing food, eating and drinking while working.

13-03-4

Detail 23875946

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing food without hair restraints. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23875937

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the fryers and cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease and food debris.

14-69-4

Detail 23875942

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice built up on freezer cooling unit. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23875940

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwave with food debris soiled inside and the fan above it.

35B-03-4

Detail 23875945

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic closure. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23875938

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelving rusty, pitted and peeling paint. Repeat Violation

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-32-5

Detail 23410338

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 holes in the ceiling tiles to the right of the back door. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23410340

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the vent over the soda fountain soiled.

13-03-4

Detail 23410342

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint.

36-73-4

Detail 23410337

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the walk in freezer soiled with debris and food. The floors under the prep tables are heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23410341

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice built up on freezer cooling unit. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23410339

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic closure. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23410336

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelving rusty, pitted and peeling paint. Repeat Violation

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 22989489

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22989493

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine.

14-45-4

Detail 22989494

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used in the walk in freezer shelf and removed daily or when soiled.

36-32-5

Detail 22989492

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 holes in the ceiling tiles to the right of the back door. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22989487

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on the food prep table up front and back prep table. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22989490

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing food without hair restraints. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22989491

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the walk in freezer soiled with debris and food.

14-69-4

Detail 22989488

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice built up on freezer cooling unit.

35B-03-4

Detail 22989496

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic closure. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22989495

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelving rusty, pitted and peeling paint. Repeat Violation

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 22606725

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back prep table. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22606726

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray with a black and pink mold like substance collecting on the panel.

36-37-5

Detail 22606729

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen absorbent and not easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22606728

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 holes in the ceiling tiles to the right of the back door.

12B-07-4

Detail 22606730

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a Starbucks Frappuccino on a food preparation table. Operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22606727

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk in freezer door preventing it from closing. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 22606724

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed kitchen exit rear door without an auto closer on door and also not on screen door.

14-17-4

Detail 22606723

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed metro shelves in the walk in cooler, rusty, pitted and peeling paint. Repeat Violation

Sep 1, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

02C-01-5

Detail 22148338

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ready to eat foods (hamburger, Alfredo sauce, chicken noodle soup, sausage) labeled past 7 days expiration in the walk in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 22148335

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken breasts holding at 109 degrees on cook line next to grill top in Bain Marie. Operator discarded chicken. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22148330

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breasts holding at 109 degrees on cook line next to grill top in Bain Marie. Operator discarded chicken. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22148332

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grease cleaner and grill cleaner stored next to cooking oil under cooking station and grill.

11-26-1

Detail 22148339

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed documents to operator.

36-37-5

Detail 22148331

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all kitchen ceiling tiles absorbent and not easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 22148328

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed 3 knives with duct tape wrapped handles. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22148336

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed syrup stored on floor in dry store room. Observed bread and food stored on floor in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 22148334

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed frost and ice buildup on walk in freezer door frame preventing the door from shutting properly.

10-17-4

Detail 22148333

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives stored in between the cutting board and wall at front prep table.

10-20-4

Detail 22148329

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.

23-03-4

Detail 22148337

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walls of the hood over the grill and the walls and ceiling over the pizza oven are heavy with grease.

36-52-4

Detail 22148327

Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust, peeling paint and not easily cleanable.

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

12A-25-4

Detail 21797301

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21797305

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 21797294

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.

16-62-1

Detail 21797297

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

11-26-1

Detail 21797302

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

02C-04-5

Detail 21797300

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna dated 2/9 stored in the walk-in cooler. Owner stated the lasagna was pulled from the freezer on 2/20. Owner placed a date mark of 2/19 on the lasagna. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21797295

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings in the kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21797299

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.

14-71-4

Detail 21797304

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair the handle on the stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21797298

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 21797303

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the walk-in cooler and the dry storage area soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 21797296

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 21336681

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

36-37-5

Detail 21336682

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles scattered throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 21336683

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair hood on reach-in cooler across from pizza ovens. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

35B-08-4

Detail 21336680

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over food-contact equipment, dough machine, and above prep shelf next to folded pizza boxes. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21336684

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning stored on storage rack on shelf in warewashing area.

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-37-5

Detail 21078042

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 21078046

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in corner next to three compartment sink.

14-71-4

Detail 21078043

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair hood on reach-in cooler across from pizza ovens. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-08-4

Detail 21078044

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over food-contact equipment on prep shelf and folded pizza boxes.

35B-09-4

Detail 21078041

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair in rear of kitchen.

14-17-4

Detail 21078045

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 13

08A-04-5

Detail 20864498

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the eggs below the onions. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20864501

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards though out the kitchen stained and soiled. Mixer head soiled.

36-37-5

Detail 20864493

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought out the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 20864504

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on reach in cooler hood across from the ovens and the pizza oven door handle As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20864497

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the walk in cooler and the reach in cooler on the cook line torn.

35B-01-4

Detail 20864494

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 20864505

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the walk in cooler soiled.

08B-38-4

Detail 20864500

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of marinara sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager placed the sauce on a shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 20864502

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing next to the cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 20864496

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All Dry storage shelves in the kitchen soiled. Fan next to the pizza oven soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 20864499

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from the pizza oven.

14-17-4

Detail 20864503

Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20864492

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen next to the pizza oven soiled.

47-02-4

Detail 20864495

Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet in the dining room next to the wine rack.