PIZZA CHEF
Food safety records indicate PIZZA CHEF in SARASOTA has 6 inspections with a 3.8/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
5501 FRUITVILLE ROAD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/5/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13512367
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 basic
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler on the pizza make line. Employee removed the drink. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
9/4/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10884905
Met Inspection Standards1 high
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels lining a pan of radishes and eggplant in the reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Owner removed the paper towel. Corrected On-Site
1/24/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8853393
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in the back kitchen area. Owner placed the boxes on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the cloth in a sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
8/7/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8766552
Met Inspection Standards2 int
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty can stored in the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Owner removed the can. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site
2/7/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8494573
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored on the line in standing water at 79F. Operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site
9/7/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8369787
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 3 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 with handle touching food in the flour bin.
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza spatula stored on top of the soiled pizza oven. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a container of milk for employees in the walk in cooler.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented in dry storage: 3 cans of olives, 1 can of tomato sauce.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a build up of dust and debris build up on the dry storage shelves.