Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota
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1145 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236Pizzanos Pizza in Sarasota has 11 inspections on record between January 2022 and February 2026, documenting 20 violations with an average of 1.8 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included time-as-control failures (cited in 3 of the most recent inspections), hand washing violations (2 inspections), parasite destruction failures, chemical storage issues, and approved food source violations. The most recent inspection on February 27, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued after identifying 6 violations including three time-as-control citations, suggesting a recurring issue with temperature control procedures or documentation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota last inspected?
- Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota are: Outer openings protected, Parasite destruction, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota had?
- Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota find?
- Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota in Sarasota has no emergency closures 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).
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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