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Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza

140 University Town Center Dr, Suite 150, Sarasota, FL 34243
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging in sink below the top level.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink at the pizza station blocked with a tray. Operator moved tray. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 food handler training for employees employed for more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple bracelets and watch on an employee preparing food.
13-07-4
64
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both sinks at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink next to the pizza boxes blocked with a black tray, no soap and no paper towels.
31A-09-4
82
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink left of expo and ovens is inaccessible and cannot be used by staff because it is covered and taped down with a tray. It is not in working condition. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open personal drinks stored on clean prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed used tongs stored on pizza oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 gas tanks not secured. Tanks must be secured.
51-11-4
70
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white rolling bin of flour under prep table without label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee pressing dough without a hair restraint. Operator order more visors for the company. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza.

How does Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rise Pies Handcrafted 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 Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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