Blaze Pizza

215 N Cattleman Rd Unit 60, Sarasota, FL 34243

Pizza

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Blaze Pizza has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Blaze Pizza is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute on the soda fountain with a black mold like substance inside and on the outside edges.

22-02-4

Jul 1, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of pizza sauce with dented rims, 19 pounds. Operator removed for credit.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without hair restraints preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on the back prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the back kitchen blocked. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's cell phone stored on food prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the pizza oven soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over dough prep area soiled and the vent over the triple sink soiled.

36-34-5

Dec 7, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dough press soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris and ice chute in self dispensing soda machine soiled with a mold-like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees preparing pizza without hair restraints.

13-03-4

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blaze Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blaze Pizza on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blaze Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blaze Pizza.

How does Blaze Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Blaze Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Blaze Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blaze Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blaze Pizza 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 Blaze Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blaze Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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