DEMETRIOS PIZZA & GRILL LLC
3180 University Parkway
Sarasota, Florida, 34243
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout the kitchen, in front of walk in cooler, under sinks, back hallway. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and the ansul system pipes are beginning to drip grease. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the reach in cooler on the pizza line with rusted shelving. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray inside the ice machine with a black mold like substance across the bottom of the tray and the gasket in disrepair.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank behind the bar not secured. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 pounds of Salmon thawed, in Reduced Oxygen Packaging in the walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. Packaging states to remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration. Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout the kitchen, in front of walk in cooler, under sinks, back hallway. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and the ansul system pipes are beginning to drip grease.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the reach in cooler on the pizza line with rusted shelving.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 pounds of Salmon thawed, in Reduced Oxygen Packaging in the walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. Packaging states to remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration. Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener and soiled slicer. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink at the pizza line. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed all food handlers training certificates expired. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray inside the ice machine with a black mold like substance across the bottom of the tray and the gasket in disrepair and hanging off the door.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank behind the bar not secured. Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout the kitchen, in front of walk in cooler, under sinks, back hallway. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets on the reach in coolers under the cook prep table broken and pulling away from door.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the wait station. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler under the cook prep table.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed pork and ground sausage stored over seafood in reach in freezer.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Observed cutting boards on cook line with deep grooves and not easily cleanable. Observed a black mold like substance inside the soda gun at the bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
14
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple plastic portion cup ps used as scoops for foods the kitchen. The operator discarded the portion cups. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed ice buckets stored in front of the hand sink at the wait station exposed to splash. The operator properly stored the ice buckets. Corrected On-Site
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open employee beverage on the cutting board in the pizza kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 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 phones and cigarettes stored near clean equipment in the pizza kitchen and behind the bar. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. Corrected On-Site
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice buckets stored on floor between uses in front of the hand sink at the wait station. The operator properly stored the ice buckets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in-use tong handle not stored above cut lettuce in the reach in cooler at the wait station. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of the microwave food debris near the Neto the cook line. The operator cleaned the microwave. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Packaged crackers stored underneath paper towel dispenser near the hand sink at the wait station that is exposed to drip. The operator properly stored the crackers. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Rear exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the wait station. The operator properly stored the spoons. Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe on top of the urinal in the men's restroom.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses near the can opener. The operator properly stored the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding) on top of containers in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator stored the chicken in the bottom portion of the cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a wiping cloth stored in the hand sink in the pizza kitchen. The operator removed the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled, rusty ceiling vents throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove tile missing next to the slicer table. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. Repeat Violation
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor next to soda fountain. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 lights in dry store room without light shields. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back prep table the slicer is soiled under blade guard. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove tiles missing next to slicer table.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 4 cutting boards on the cook line with dark grooves and not cleanable. Operator stated the boards are ordered. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in prep area. Operator moved items immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 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 employees personal items, phone, keys stored above food prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1 inch gap on the back door.
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use utensils not stored on clean equipment. Operator placed all utensils in 135 degree water on flat grill. Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 2 light shields missing in dry storage room.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted and pitted shelves under the slicer table.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line not change gloves when changing tasks. Operator coached employee. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener and holder. Observed soiled and food debris on slicer. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).