La Rocca in North Port
Last inspected:
12500 S Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287La Rocca, a 137-seat permanent food service establishment in North Port, averaged 7.4 violations per inspection across 17 inspections from 2016 to January 2026, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 7 inspections, and handwashing and hand-arm washing violations appeared repeatedly across multiple years, including in the most recent inspection on January 29, 2026. Toxic substance control violations were documented in 3 of the last 5 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was recorded on October 24, 2019 for wood boards blocking the back exit. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 was completed with no further action required, documenting 9 violations including high-priority employee health policy, handwashing, and toxic substance control findings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Rocca in North Port: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
La Rocca in North Port: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Rocca in North Port: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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La Rocca in North Port: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Rocca in North Port last inspected?
- La Rocca in North Port was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Rocca in North Port?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Rocca in North Port are: Approved food source, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has La Rocca in North Port had?
- La Rocca in North Port has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Rocca in North Port find?
- La Rocca in North Port was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Rocca in North Port ever been shut down?
- No, La Rocca in North Port has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has La Rocca in North Port had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Rocca in North Port has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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