City Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
86
Score
City Pizza appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
City Pizza's latest score of 86 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed cell phone net to spices on shelf above pizza reach in cooler. Employee moved to non food/single use shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed beef tallow case on floor next to fryers. Employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white reach in cooler top at wait station.
14-09-4
86
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Observed ricotta mix in walk in cooler marked 9/3. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for pizza sold by slice. Emailed guide and plan to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser near triple sink not dispensing soap properly. Manager are placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in garlic powder without handles. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with black substance.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed onions and carrots on floor in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hot water not working in employee bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
55
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in pull out drawer on cook line, cold holding hamburger 51F, beef steak 52F. Chef moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler for Ricardo Simon.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainers in both hand sinks at bar. Employee removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed debris on top of exterior dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed scoop handle touching product in flour and sugar bins. Chef corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hot water faucet not working in employee bathroom.
29-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
58
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Apr 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 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 0ppm at bar dishwashing machine. Manager called for service and will send glasses into kitchen until serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made Cheese Sauce in steam table at 96F. Employee corrected by heating to 166F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for using time as public health control for pizza. Emailed manager written plan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank at bar not secured. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing near Walkin Cooler and deck ovens. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving missing at kitchen entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 floor tiles cracked at back entrance to kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda bag in boxes stored on floor in dry storage, and oil tubs near cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 3"x 2" hole in wall at wait station near kitchen entrance, and an approximate 4" x 3" hole in wall at bar near the 2 small refrigerators. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles not stored above flour in container near pizza Reachin Cooler . Manager corrected by removing the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unfinished floor in Walkin Cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar and flour bins not labeled . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was City Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at City Pizza on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at City Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at City Pizza.
How does City Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
City Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has City Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at City Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at City 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 City Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, City Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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