Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza stretching back to 2023. On Aug 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average is 78, putting Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in bar, food stained cutting boards on make. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in bar, cutting boards with with grooves. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of Gardanaire and a case of bags on floor in dry storage. Observed operator removing items off floor and store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen, gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave the kitchen,go to pizza station, come back to kitchen and start back to work without washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout establishment with food stains on them. Observed can opener with food debris on blade. Observed operator take can opener to dish to wash. ** Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed water reservoir handwashing sink in walk in salad cooler, behind bar, with reservoir tank for water low/empty. Observed operator filling reservoir up with water. Hand sink operates properly now. **Corrected On-Site**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed all handwashing sinks in establishment, EXCEPT at the bar, with food debris/ tea/coffee stains in side. Observed employee cleaning handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cups being used as a scoop. Observed operator removing.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in pizza station and other areas, reach in coolers/freezers with debris on back sides of handles **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks not chained and secured. Observed operator chaining tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in closet where vacuum is stored, wet cardboard on floor. Observed operator remove cardboard.
36-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with grooves on them. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors soiled along cove moldings throughout establishment with food.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging on oven door. Observed operator take to dish to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen and other areas, reach in coolers/freezers with soiled gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo lids at bar stored face up. Observed operator storing them face down.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Parmigiana Cheese in salad cooler not covered. Observed operator putting on a lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed garlic powder (?) at dough station in a container without a label on it.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in kitchen and other areas, reach in coolers/freezers with torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
35
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door is gapping at bottom where dish and kitchen transitions. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed back door with gap at bottom. Work order is in during call back inspection.
35B-01-4
95
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 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 dishwasher machine chlorine test strips at a zero. Observed operator calling Eco Lab, they will be here with in the hour. Marked as emergency. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards hanging up on wall across from walk in cooler/freezer with food stains on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used as a dump sink in salad cooler. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in salad cooler no date marking on any product. Observed bartender date marking all salad items prepped in walk in salad cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water or cold running water at handwashing sink in salad cooler. Observed employee correcting water supply at hand washing sink in salad cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with black mold like substance on inside of lift door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed scum line at water port on outside of dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food build up underneath /back side of door handles in pizza station on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen on make line, ceiling tiles and light shields with accumulation of black dust like substance on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards hanging on wall across from walk in cooler/freezer with groove and melted in bedded marks on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door is gapping at bottom where dish and kitchen transitions. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around condensing fan and on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them. ESP walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
39
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout establishment during call back inspection. Work in progress. Time extended.
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods over fryers with accumulation of grease and soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed hoods over fryers with accumulation of grease and soiled during call back inspection. Workin progress. Time extended.
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open, due to dumpster being too full, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed dumpster lids open during call back inspection. Containers just emptied.
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed un sealed concrete in Pizza area where floor tile was, but is missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed un sealed concrete in Pizza area where floor tile was, but is missing during call back inspection. Work in progress. Time extended.
36-02-5
82
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at one of the bars hand washing sinks. Observed bartender fill immediately. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Wild birds or squirrels present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Observed three black birds on tables in out door seating area. They were landing on tables and chairs picking up dropped food. No customers present at this time. Operation is opened, operating, and selling food at this time. **Warning**
35A-24-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed garbage dumpster over full. Can't even close lid. **Warning**
33-14-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed four sets of tongs on oven door in kitchen. Observed General Manager remove immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods over fryers with accumulation of grease and soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open, due to dumpster being too full, **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed un sealed concrete in Pizza area where floor tile was, but is missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
61
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black dust like substance on vents in pizza station, expo station and kitchen station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing/ broken on wall by employee bathroom by dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in pizza station with cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed along edges of flooring and coving black debris all along walls in pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza.
How does Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Port average of 78.
Has Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bocca Lupo Coal Fired 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 Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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