SARDO'S PIZZA
SARDO'S PIZZA located in LARGO has undergone 9 health department inspections, achieving a 3.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 9 reports on file
10839 ULMERTON RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/6/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10940923
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt/sugar bins, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employee training certificates expired
7/9/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10868239
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread crumbs bin Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin, removed Corrected On-Site
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Meatball sliders and slices at front counter with no time marks Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensil caddy on hand sink in dish area, removed Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Staff refilling water pitches in hand sink
4/1/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10746947
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on front counter, removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin under register, removed Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication on shelf over prep table in rear of kitchen, removed Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza slices at front counter, time mark added Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in deli cooler prepared and frozen on 3/27, no prep date or thaw date
12/27/2024· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10746483
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
12/18/2024· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8770722
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( plastic bottles of water) stored on floor in walk in cooler . Manager relocated bottles of water . Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Run three times 0 ppm chlorine . Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reviewed with manager
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking for pizzas and calzones . Employee time marked food Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance . - soiled ice chute at beverage station . Reviewed with manager
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by prep table in back kitchen area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Manager relocated table Corrected On-Site
10/20/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8479641
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
10/17/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8471828
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 51-10-4:Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. While performing a call back inspection Operator Sardo Santo demanded, by phone, that the two inspectors leave his palace of business immediately. Admin Complaint
8/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8471550
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int, 1 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Ice machine and mop sink moved outside in back of establishment. Hand wash sink removed in dish area and pizza station. Does not match plans on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Application and plans sent to plan review **Time Extended**
8/14/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8371223
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int, 5 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler at front counter. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 cases of ice cream stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom. Emailed operator hand wash sign. Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth on top of cutting board on reach in cooler at pizza prep station. Employee removed towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on counter next to oven not labeled. Warning
- 51-16-7: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/. Ice machine and mop sink moved outside in back of establishment. Hand wash sink removed in dish area and pizza station. Does not match plans on file. Warning