Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed no food grade plastic bags used for pizza. Operator switched them out for food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a reach in cooler: Meatballs (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated he placed the meatballs in the cooler approximately 2hrs again but didn't close the door fully. Operator placed food item in a reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed their only cfm expired: Rocco Cartia 5/29/25. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener with food debris build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the establishment. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed their current license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door not self closing. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed the pizza togo boxes not inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
47
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with build up on it, and observed the prep cutting board with build up on it. Operator set it aside for cleaning.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bowls being used as scoop in the establishment. Operator removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted or protected on the cook line.
25-06-4
82
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with debris build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease build up on multiple ceiling tiles throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pizza in direct contact with a non-food grade plastic bag. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed home use only pesticide in the establishment. Operator disposed of it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler. Operator disposed of the egg. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the counters in the kitchen: Garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding); Butter (80F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out overnight and willingly disposed of them. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the counters in the kitchen: Garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding); Butter (80F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out overnight and willingly disposed of them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza kept on time as a public health control not time marked. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1 hr and marked it appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the employee restroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles throughout the establishment. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease build up on multiple ceiling tiles throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for the shared employee restroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with debris build up. **Warning**
22-16-4
26
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for less than 10 seconds. Had employee rewash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee answered a phone call and then picked up a pizza spatula without washing their hands. Had employee rewash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the make table: Chopped tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Chopped tomatoes were stored above the fill line. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed food in the reach in cooler. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (56F - Cold Holding); Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed garlic in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the pizza heat table: Cheese pizza (80F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator reheated pizza to 145F and turned on the heat lamp/table. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease build up on multiple ceiling vents and tiles in the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the kitchen prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed an unclean-able wooden knife block in the kitchen.
14-55-4
35
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at the employee restroom and the dishwashing area hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease build up on the ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up on the floor underneath the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the table and a make table. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a build up of food residue on the shelves of the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
74
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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 the dishwasher measuring at 0ppm chlorine. **operator switched to triple sink.Warning** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler: Cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that employees were working in there and left the door open approximately 1hr ago. Operator lowered the temperature of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored above clean dishes in the dishwashing area. Operator removed chemical bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at the employee restroom and the dishwashing area hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice maker drain line going to a hand wash sink at the bar. Operator removed drain line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease build up on the ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up on the floor underneath the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the table and a make table. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a build up of food residue on the shelves of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
43
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walkin Cooler Cold Holding House Garlic in oil 47F, Cooked Vegetables 47F, Chicken Wings 48F, Soup 47F . Small Reachin Cooler in front kitchen Reachin Cooler Cold Holding Pasta 49F, Chicken Wings 49F, Meatballs 45F . Operator moved product to another cooler and turned down Walkin Cooler temperature. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade. Observed soiled cutting board on salad Reachin Cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap container in Hand wash sink, employee corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. E mailed operator agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza slices at front window held at room temperature without plan. Emailed operator plan info and written plan.
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris under Reachin Cooler and fryer in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer in front kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in Reachin Cooler on pizza cooler.
23-03-4
43
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria.
How does Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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