Gulf Gate, Sarasota County

CAPO PAZZO

2053 REYNOLDS ST, Gulf Gate, FL 34231

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Apr 15, 2026
City
Gulf Gate
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 24514535

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. The operator moved the raw chicken beside the raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24514539

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

11-26-1

Detail 24514531

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 Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103 to Owner. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 24514538

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health Form DBPR HR 5022-90 for pizza slices. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 24514532

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.

36-17-5

Detail 24514533

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

10-01-5

Detail 24514536

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The operator removed scooper from the container of flour. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24514540

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed wiping cloth from under the cutting board. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 24514537

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed fan in walk-in cooler soiled with rust like substance. Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 24514534

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 23979724

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23979717

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (54F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler . The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23979723

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23979719

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the dishwasher blocked by pizza tins. The operator removed the pizza tins allowing access to the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23979722

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23979716

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23979720

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 23979718

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored on a soiled surface at the ice machine. The operator removed the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

38-04-4

Detail 23979721

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no lighting available in the walk in cooler.

14-33-4

Detail 23979715

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

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

22-45-4

Detail 23343330

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash and rinse sheet pans without sanitizing. The employee properly re-washed and sanitized the sheet pans. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 23343328

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade bag in contact with pizza dough at the front counter. The operator removed the bag. Corrected On-Site

14-15-4

Detail 23343331

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade buckets used to stored marinara and cooked sausage in the walk in cooler.

08A-04-5

Detail 23343332

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 23343329

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator discarded and replaced with a solution at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23343324

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the immersion blender soiled with food debris.

16-37-1

Detail 23343322

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.

51-11-4

Detail 23343323

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by the soda machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 23343327

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the prep area. The operator removed the beverage. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23343325

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.

21-38-4

Detail 23343326

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor near the pizza oven. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 22983294

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22983297

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22983289

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle raw ground beef then open a reach in cooler door with no glove change. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

01B-02-5

Detail 22983290

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the above foods have been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22983293

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the above foods have been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22983292

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 22983298

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink filled with supplies and inaccessible.

02C-02-5

Detail 22983295

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marks.

40-06-5

Detail 22983291

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a cutting board in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 22983296

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored with the food contact surface up at the wait station.

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 22478934

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meatballs stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw meatballs. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22478932

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked meatballs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22478929

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle pizza cheese without changing gloves after touching a soiled apron and equipment. The employee changed gloves and washed hands.

12B-07-4

Detail 22478931

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on a shelf above a food prep area in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee beverages. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22478936

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee pizza stored on top of the steam well in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee food. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22478930

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on the reach in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 22478933

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of pizza sauce and dough stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 22478935

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Sep 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22285385

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed an addition of an ice machine near the mop sink in the back of the dining room. Warning