Il Primo Pizza & Wings

16979 Tamiami Tr, North Port, FL 34287
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Il Primo Pizza & Wings nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee personal items stored”, showing up three times.

Compared to other North Port restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed soiled pan raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over cheese. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored with clean pans by dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee grocery bag of raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over customer food. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching neck, face, hair, etc. and not washing hands. Observed operator coaching and having employee wash hands properly.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade, put away clean. Observed operator put into 3 compartment sink to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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. Observed no proof of employee reporting. E mailed report, operator printed and all signed off. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's room. Observed operator replacing hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed backsides of handles on reach in coolers soiled. Observed operator cleaning handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in coolers. Observed operator cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape hanging over prep table by mixer. Observed operator removing immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at pizza station. Observed employee cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back side of handles at wing station, some food debris on handles
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Cuban Coffee maker on pizza make table. Observed operator removing it to the back. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum I'm prep area. Observed employee disguarding gum. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at pizza station.
14-11-5
74
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust all over exterior of chest freezer
22-31-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker above prep table with charging cord hanging above lift door f reach in at pizza station.
40-06-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer with food debris build up N/A handle
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in kitchen area- wing station.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed third plastic deep pan with broken piece Office Work of it.
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed chest freezer by exit door with an accumulation of rust all over unit, top plastic piece coming off
14-36-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers with old label residue on them stored on dry storage shelf
16-46-4
67
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 oz soufflé cups of ranch dressing (6) and blu cheese dressing (7) on line out of temp. They were stacked too high and temped at 62F. Observed General Manager pulling them and disposing them into trash. Educated operator/staff on cleaning and Sanitizing between contact with different raw animal products/ ready to eat products/ produce and fruit. General Manager on what the fill lines are for and not to exceed. He I turned educated employee. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 oz soufflé cups of ranch dressing (6) and blu cheese dressing (7) on line out of temp. They were stacked too high and temped at 62F. Observed General Manager pulling them and disposing them into trash. Educated operator/staff on cleaning and Sanitizing between contact with different raw animal products/ ready to eat products/ produce and fruit. General Manager on what the fill lines are for and not to exceed. He I turned educated employee. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with debris on it. Observed General Manager remove and put into dish and is soaking the can opener to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
67
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 1 can of ketchup on dry storage shelf that was dented. Had assistant manager remove. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and not wash hands. Had a translation conversation with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking on line, then touch face, then go to fry station, without washing hands. Explained to employee via translation proper procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-05-4
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. Spoke with operator on proper procedures and emailed information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Spoke with operator on proper procedures and emailed information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker right above pizza make table on shelf. Had employee move **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking a red Gatorade on line and putting bottle on cook line. Observed employee removing drink from said location. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a espresso maker with espresso in it on cook line when walked in. Employee moved to top of microwave. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket not properly stored with mop head up for proper drying. Assistant manager fixed issue. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
43
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 wings out with no time marked.
03F-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed dumpster sliding door missing.
33-24-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Primo Pizza & Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Primo Pizza & Wings on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Primo Pizza & Wings?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Il Primo Pizza & Wings.

How does Il Primo Pizza & Wings compare to other restaurants in North Port?

Il Primo Pizza & Wings most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.

Has Il Primo Pizza & Wings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Il Primo Pizza & Wings have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Il Primo Pizza & Wings 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 Il Primo Pizza & Wings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Il Primo Pizza & Wings is inspected around three times per year on average.