Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota
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4410 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 342313452Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota has been inspected 20 times since 2016, accumulating 262 violations—an average of 13.1 per inspection, more than two and a half times the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been pervasive across the record, with chemical storage cited as a high-priority violation in at least 8 inspections, proper cooking temperatures in 6 inspections, consumer advisory failures in 7 inspections, and toxic substance control violations in 5 inspections. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 separate inspections. The facility has been subject to 2 formal disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Most recently, on September 25, 2025, an inspection documented 39 violations including 6 high-priority findings—management awareness, shell stock requirements, proper cooking temperatures, time as control, consumer advisory, and chemical storage—and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. A follow-up inspection on September 26, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025080411 | $400.00 | Sep 25, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024019054 | $200.00 | Feb 20, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections70 violations · 46 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 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 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota last inspected?
- Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota had?
- Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota find?
- Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota been fined?
- Demetrio's Pizza in Sarasota has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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