SANTA LUCIA PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT LLC

Health inspection records show SANTA LUCIA PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT LLC in PUNTA GORDA has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 6 reports on file

5240 DUNCAN ROAD UNIT 2C

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/17/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13508286

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 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. Observed scoop handle touching the flour at container in prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in the mop bucket. Operator hanged the mop to allow to air dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can from blocking the handwash sink. 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. Observed sauce not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

8/29/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10932900

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed residue buildup at 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the cold holding unit handle. Operator cleaned the handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Pizza Station. Operator placed back in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

4/29/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10718210

Met Inspection Standards

3 int

  • 02C-03-5: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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the written procedure.
  • 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. Repeat Violation

11/12/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8780294

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Large utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large spoon handles not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue build up at interior of reach in cooler. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.

1/18/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8482614

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5: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 heavy cream at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

8/24/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8379175

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cookline. Operator removed the sanitizer to a clean container and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator completed the documents by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation