Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills
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35233 Pure Water Way, Zephyrhills, FL 33541Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills has accumulated 88 violations across 24 inspections dating to 2016, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A disciplinary action resulted in a $160 fine.
Recent inspections reveal persistent compliance challenges. A complaint-based inspection on January 15, 2026 cited 5 violations including multiple employee health policy and consumer advisory violations despite a passing routine inspection on December 4, 2025. The facility received a warning on November 7, 2025 for 9 violations including repeated shell stock requirement violations and consumer advisories, followed by an inspection on November 19, 2025 that recommended an administrative complaint for 3 consumer advisory violations. Food contact surface violations and time-as-control violations have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections since early 2024. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024023659 | $160.00 | Feb 13, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills last inspected?
- Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills had?
- Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills find?
- Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills ever been shut down?
- No, Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills been fined?
- Sergio's Italian Restaurant in Zephyrhills has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 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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