Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the rear exit. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands near the rear exit.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed straws and coffee grounds discarded in the handwashing sink behind the bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door jamb.
14-69-4
Basic - Kitchen floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored inverted or protected behind the bar.
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single-use straws stored underneath the soap dispenser behind the bar. The operator properly stored the straws. **Corrected On-Site**
25-23-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked corned beef thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. The operator stated the corned beef had been held out for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the corned beef in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered lemons stored underneath the paper towel dispenser behind the bar. The operator properly stored the lemons. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
50
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed gloves being changed without hand washing.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen and bar, Milk without date marking on when they were opened.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at pizza station, cutting board soiled with food stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar handwashing sink with ice and lemon seeds inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed by bread rack, acoustic ceiling tile that is not easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed by bread rack, hole in ceiling tile.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in coolers at make, on line.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cook line, reach in gaskets soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable. Observed in kitchen next to double doors, faucet on handwashing sink deteriorating. Observed caulking behind faucet with black mold like substance.
29-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed potatoes in reach in cooler without covering. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
47
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
58
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple door handles on all reach in coolers with debris build up underneath / behind handles
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee removing said item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door not properly closing and sealing shut.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two 5 gallon buckets of fish and a bus tub of chicken sitting on floor thawing. Observed operator putting bus tub on rack 6 inches off the floor m and buckets of fish in sink under running cold water**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around inside of freezer door lip
14-69-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed some knives stored with handles down instead of up. Observed operator removing knives ,rewashing, and storing properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tin togo containers not inverted. Observed operator inverting said items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish in standing water to thaw. Observed operator putting bucket under running cold water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed 5 gallon buckets of fish thawing in dish/prep are exposed to splash and food debris. Observed operator covering buckets of fish to protect from cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
64
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee removing personal items from pizza station, then returning to work in kitchen without washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Food like substance on blade of can opener. Observed Manager on duty taking to dish to be washed. Observed can opener cleaned and placed back where it belongs in holder.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women's room no covered waste receptacle and/or no lid on waste receptacle that is in restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink cup on prep table by slicer, employee drink and coffee cup with spoon in it on pizza station. Observed Kitchen manager removing drinks from pizza station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on pizza station. Observed Kitchen manager telling employee to remove phone from area and employee removed said cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food in buckets on the floor in walk-in freezer. Also observed 2 cases of food products on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in coolers in Kitchen and in reach in cooler in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed Tablespoons in expo area stored with handles up. Observed Manager on duty removing spoons and taking them to dish to re wash and sanitize. Observed spoons washed, rinsed, sanitized and put back correctly with handles up.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
55
Sep 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Spoke with operator on proper procedures and emailed operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: Observed no procedure on vomiting and diarrhea clean up during time of call back inspection. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM certificate on premise and in date, but CFM was not on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: Observed class scheduled in May during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Spoke with operator on proper procedures and emailed operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: Observed no sign Office Work sheets on employee health reporting. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing and worn in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: Observed floor tiles in disrepair still during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
70
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Spoke with operator on proper procedures and emailed operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Spoke with operator on proper procedures and emailed operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Food like substance on blade of can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM certificate on premise and in date, but CFM was not on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Black like mold substance in ice machine. Spoked with owner on this. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with waffle iron on top with a broken, missing door handle. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing and worn in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated operator/staff on cleaning and Sanitizing between contact with different raw animal products/ ready to eat products/ produce and fruit. **Warning**
08B-23-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Operator corrected and Coached. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware in dish drying area stored with handles up. Observed operator correcting and coaching. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
50
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in mens restroom. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black substance at back of ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed wet/damaged ceiling tile across from kitchen ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open employee drink cup on prep table by slicer. Operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing floor tiles on cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food in buckets on the floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on trash can in womens restroom.
32-12-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria.
How does Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.
Has Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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