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ZIO'S PIZZERIA

With 5 inspections documented, ZIO'S PIZZERIA maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating in NORTH PORT. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

1221 South Sumter Boulevard
Florida, 34287
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/13/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 10885919

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 40-06-5: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 behind the front counter held under. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bag used in direct contact with bread in the walk in cooler.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging with clean equipment. The operator properly stored the chemical. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the entrance to the kitchen.

5/27/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10741949

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed backsides of handles on reach in coolers with debris on them. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 sets of tongs hanging on oven door. Observed cook removing and putting into dish. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter inside. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers under bain with flour inside and no label. Observed operator labeling containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12/11/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8720376

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook station, build up on back side of handles on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Observed operator remove tongs, re wash, and store properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cook line, microwave fan shield with food debris on it. Observed operator cleaning fan guard. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers with debris on them in pizza station. Observed operator cleaning gaskets in reach in cooler at pizza station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed some lids in dish area, put away clean with past day dots on them.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in a container, not labeled. Observed operator labeling container. Corrected On-Site

3/13/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8540844

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed inside of dishwasher needing delimed
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris buildup on back side of door handles on reach ins. Observed employee cleaning door handles of reach ins.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo tins not inverted on line. Observed employees inverting containers correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023. Operator renewed and printed license for December 1st 2024. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener. Observed operator removing and putting in dish Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10/31/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8342311

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above dough table. Observed employee removing cell phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working in kitchen with out hair restraint. Observed employee putting on hat Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed large container of iodized salt with out protective lid on it.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in can opener holder on prep table