FRESH MOZZARELLA PIZZERIA
2289 Ringling Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida, 34237
Towles Court
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bowls being used as scoop in the establishment. Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted or protected on the cook line.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with build up on it, and observed the prep cutting board with build up on it. Operator set it aside for cleaning.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease build up on multiple ceiling tiles throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with debris build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease build up on multiple ceiling tiles throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for the shared employee restroom. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with debris build up. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pizza in direct contact with a non-food grade plastic bag. Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed home use only pesticide in the establishment. Operator disposed of it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler. Operator disposed of the egg. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the counters in the kitchen: Garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding); Butter (80F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out overnight and willingly disposed of them. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the counters in the kitchen: Garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding); Butter (80F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out overnight and willingly disposed of them. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. See stop sale. Observed pizza kept on time as a public health control not time marked. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1 hr and marked it appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the employee restroom. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles throughout the establishment. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 12 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease build up on multiple ceiling vents and tiles in the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the kitchen prep table.
- 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed an unclean-able wooden knife block in the kitchen.
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for less than 10 seconds. Had employee rewash their hands. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee answered a phone call and then picked up a pizza spatula without washing their hands. Had employee rewash their hands. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the make table: Chopped tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Chopped tomatoes were stored above the fill line. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed food in the reach in cooler. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (56F - Cold Holding); Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed garlic in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the pizza heat table: Cheese pizza (80F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator reheated pizza to 145F and turned on the heat lamp/table. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the can opener.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease build up on the ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up on the floor underneath the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the table and a make table. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a build up of food residue on the shelves of the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at the employee restroom and the dishwashing area hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease build up on the ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up on the floor underneath the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the table and a make table. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a build up of food residue on the shelves of the walk in cooler. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher measuring at 0ppm chlorine. **operator switched to triple sink.Warning** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler: Cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that employees were working in there and left the door open approximately 1hr ago. Operator lowered the temperature of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored above clean dishes in the dishwashing area. Operator removed chemical bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice maker drain line going to a hand wash sink at the bar. Operator removed drain line. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at the employee restroom and the dishwashing area hand wash sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).