SERGIOS RESTAURANT

With 10 documented inspections, SERGIOS RESTAURANT in ZEPHYRHILLS has achieved a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 10 reports on file

35233 SR 54

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/15/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13606240

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 6 A/C vents in dining room that are soiled with a little dust. Vents in ware washing area soiled with dust but did not observe anything dropping on food or food contact surfaces.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled bulk container of flour not in dry storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled a bottle of degreaser in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12/4/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13579429

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/19/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13571585

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Dish washer tested at 0 ppm. Admin Complaint

11/7/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10876116

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int

  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Warning
  • 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. Observed employee pickup portion cup from floor throw it away and proceeded to fill soup cup. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator washed rinse and sanitized soiled can opener blade. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled a bottle of degreaser in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

3/5/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10739750

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Clean utensils exposed to drip at hand wash sink.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board near pizza oven has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with food debris buildup between cracks near pizza oven.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink next to pizza oven. Repeat Violation

2/13/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10739460

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Pizza cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**

12/10/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8735593

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Pizza cooler Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at servers station Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, remade at 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. All SafeStaff food handler certificates expired October. 2024 Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink next to pizza ovens with no hot water, per operator repairs scheduled, all other sinks with hot water Warning

4/24/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8572824

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed added enclosed storage room where walk in cooler is. Observed dry food items and single service items stored and a reach in freezer added. Also observed mixer, slicer and 2 prep tables in storage room connected off of kitchen. Verified in system no approved plans on file. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink due to loose faucet. Manager fixed Corrected On-Site

2/13/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8572517

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed unsealed wood ceiling in storage room with walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed enclosed storage room where walk in cooler is. Observed food and single service items stored and a reach in freezer added. Also observed mixer, slicer in storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: No plans have been submitted Admin Complaint

12/12/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8351460

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed unsealed wood ceiling in storage room with walk in cooler Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over whole tomatoes in walk in cooler Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to owner Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only food manager Anthony Fernandez expired 10-15-2023 Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed enclosed storage room where walk in cooler is. Observed food and single service items stored and a reach in freezer added. Also observed mixer, slicer in storage room Warning