Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria

935 N Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed a missing no soap at their kitchen hand sink. Operator placed more. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles for the establishment.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cans and sodas stored on the floor of the establishment. Operator placed them on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at their kitchen hand sink.
31B-04-4
78
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in their reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board heavily grooved. Operator sited he no longer uses it and set it aside. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored with food products in their reach in cooler. Operator disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed numerous employee personal items scattered about the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted in the kitchen. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed eggplant in their standing reach in cooler. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a font display case: Cheescake (49F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator turned down the cooled display case. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sink with dirty dishes inside. Operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black build up in their microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employ items scattered about the kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
61
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink. Operator placed some there. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen solid meatballs being thawed in the hot holding unit. Operator r,wowed them and placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
78
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle containing chemicals stored on top of the reach in freezer. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink. Operator placed some there. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 expired: Tiziana Albanese 3/30/24. This is the only certified manager for the establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen solid meatballs being thawed in the hot holding unit. Operator r,wowed them and placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher at 0ppm chlorine. Operator set up the triple sink at 200ppm quaternary. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter: Garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator placed container in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6 Foodborne illnesses. Printed out the paper and handed it to them. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Printed one out and handed it to the operator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed a roll there. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Observed no proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed no signed employee agreements. Printed one out and had it signed and emailed them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles in the establishment. Operator labeled the bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top of the dishwashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee not wearing a hair restraint while cooking food. Operator had them put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. **Warning**
35B-03-4
32
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of foot spray next to wine at the servers desk. Operator moved the spray. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed operator a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the kitchen hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed more. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drinks in the right make table cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on the oven handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
45
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria.

How does Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.