Fruitville, Sarasota County

PIZZA CHEF

5501 FRUITVILLE ROAD, Fruitville, FL 34232

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Feb 5, 2026
City
Fruitville
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-27-4

Detail 24353257

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24353258

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler on the pizza make line. Employee removed the drink. Corrected On-Site

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

14-86-1

Detail 24009899

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels lining a pan of radishes and eggplant in the reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Owner removed the paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

25-05-4

Detail 23500500

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in the back kitchen area. Owner placed the boxes on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23500501

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the cloth in a sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 23041432

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty can stored in the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Owner removed the can. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23041433

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-07-4

Detail 22625235

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored on the line in standing water at 79F. Operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 22270821

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented in dry storage: 3 cans of olives, 1 can of tomato sauce.

22-02-4

Detail 22270819

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a build up of dust and debris build up on the dry storage shelves.

10-01-5

Detail 22270820

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle touching food in the flour bin.

10-02-4

Detail 22270817

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza spatula stored on top of the soiled pizza oven. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22270818

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a container of milk for employees in the walk in cooler.

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22071032

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on top shelf of Walk-in cooler over cooked meatball, deli ham and cheese. Observed operator move eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22071033

Intermediate - 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 ham and cheese opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

11-27-4

Detail 22071037

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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22071034

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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 22071031

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

02C-02-5

Detail 22071030

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, soup, cooked pasta and meatballs all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked

22-20-5

Detail 22071039

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on ice chute at soda machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22071038

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic container in flour bin. Observed operator remove container from flour bin. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 22071036

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door at back door. Repeat 8-25-23 Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22071035

Basic - Walk- in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-03-4

Detail 21307100

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior door lacking self closing apparatus. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-03-4

Detail 20777340

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door lacking self closing apparatus.

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-07-4

Detail 20420632

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks on preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed drinks. Corrected On-Site