Fat Daddios Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
86
Score
Fat Daddios Pizza has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener and holder in the kitchen rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x3 foot hole at the base of the wall next to the restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhaust hood above the cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
86
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in a cabinet in the front counter area next to the reach in cooler. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings on the floor under the pizza oven in the front counter area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor under a preparation table in the front counter area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soled. Mixer head soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of several food containers in the kitchen and front counter area soiled. Shelf under all preparation tables in the kitchen and front counter area soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhaust hood above the cook line soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener and holder in the kitchen rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the front counter area and kitchen soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x3 foot hole at the base of the wall next to the restroom. **Warning**
36-24-5
61
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of marinara stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Owner stated the marinara was prepared on 9/15. Owner placed a date mark on the marinara. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food handler train expired on 8/14/25 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the pizza oven in the front counter area soiled. Wall fan in the back kitchen area soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed a employee cutting romaine lettuce before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
70
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of employee medicine stored next to clean plates in the front counter area. Employee removed the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. End caps missing on the light in the cook line area.
38-12-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Can opener holder in the kitchen across from the three compartment sink rusted.
14-12-4
70
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
11-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs in the men's and women's bathrooms.
31B-04-4
78
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Mixer head soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara stored in the walk-in cooler with no data mark. Owner stated the marinara was prepared on 10/25. Owner placed a date mark on the marinara. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in the walk-in cooler soiled. Top of the pizza ovens soiled.
23-03-4
74
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Can opener blade soiled. Mixer head soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of the walk-in cooler door has exposed insulation. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of tomatoes stored on the floor in the back kitchen area. Owner placed the items on a self. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fat Daddios Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fat Daddios Pizza on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fat Daddios Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fat Daddios Pizza.
How does Fat Daddios Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Fat Daddios Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Fat Daddios Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fat Daddios Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fat Daddios 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 Fat Daddios Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fat Daddios Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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