Five Star Pizza (Sarasota)

4290 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Five Star Pizza (Sarasota), the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 31, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Five Star Pizza (Sarasota) is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee added during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in back preparation area, reach in cooler cold holding chicken wings 48F, chicken tenders 49F from previous day. Manager removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed in triple sink quaternary above 400ppm. Corrected with manager to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in back preparation area, reach in cooler cold holding chicken wings 48F, chicken tenders 49F. Manager removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-02-5

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

33-12-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in preparation area reach in cooler.

05-09-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in main kitchen reach in cooler Cold holding chicken wings 46F

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed cart and cleaning items in front of main kitchen hand washing sink. Employee corrected by moving. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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.Printed and manager had employees sign. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Observed wet wiping cloth on reachin cooler top. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed lower wall near preparation hand wash sink in disrepair at corner.

36-24-5

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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.Observed all employees training expired 9/22. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray bottles not labeled. Manager corrected by labeling. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle in salt. Manager corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Star Pizza (Sarasota) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Five Star Pizza (Sarasota) on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Five Star Pizza (Sarasota)?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Five Star Pizza (Sarasota).

How does Five Star Pizza (Sarasota) compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Five Star Pizza (Sarasota) most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Five Star Pizza (Sarasota)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Star Pizza (Sarasota) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Five Star Pizza (Sarasota) 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 Five Star Pizza (Sarasota) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Five Star Pizza (Sarasota) is inspected around three times per year on average.

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