Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key
Last inspected:
5610 Gulf of Mexico Dr Ste 4, Longboat Key, FL 34228Solorzanos Pizzeria in Longboat Key has been emergency-closed once, on March 21, 2024, for rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 201 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent: handwashing procedure failures appeared in 5 of the last 6 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 of the last 8 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 8 of the last 10 inspections. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 3 inspections, including in the inspection immediately following the emergency closure. The facility has received 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,420 in fines. Fire safety violations involving cooking equipment without proper hood suppression systems were documented in 2021, 2022 (twice), and 2023. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 found 18 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: March 21, 2024 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
This Facility
8.7
violations / inspection
8.7 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg
4.78
violations / inspection
4.78 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Manatee County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key: Emergency Closure History (1)
Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,420.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024017435 | $800.00 | Mar 21, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024008121 | $300.00 | Dec 19, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2022040314 | $160.00 | Jun 24, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2020003425 | $160.00 | Jan 3, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Above the small fryer in the back kitchen area.
As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
**Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only
Above the small fryer in the preparation area.
As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Small fryer in back of kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections36 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key last inspected?
- Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key last shut down?
- Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key was last shut down on March 21, 2024 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key?
- The most frequently cited violations at Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key had?
- Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key find?
- Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key ever been shut down?
- Yes, Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,420.00 in fines.
- How much has Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key been fined?
- Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key has been fined a total of $1,420.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Lbk in Longboat Key operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Solorzanos Pizzeria Lbk (2021-2022).
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