Sardo's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Sardo's Pizza stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up five times.
Sardo's Pizza's latest score of 100 sits above the Largo average of 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employee training certificates expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt/sugar bins, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled
23-03-4
78
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. Meatball sliders and slices at front counter with no time marks **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensil caddy on hand sink in dish area, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Staff refilling water pitches in hand sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread crumbs bin **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
21-03-4
61
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication on shelf over prep table in rear of kitchen, removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Pizza slices at front counter, time mark added **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in deli cooler prepared and frozen on 3/27, no prep date or thaw date
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on front counter, removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin under register, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
52
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Run three times 0 ppm chlorine . Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reviewed with manager
22-41-4
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 for pizzas and calzones . Employee time marked food **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance . - soiled ice chute at beverage station . Reviewed with manager
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by prep table in back kitchen area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Manager relocated table **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food ( plastic bottles of water) stored on floor in walk in cooler . Manager relocated bottles of water . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Dec 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. While performing a call back inspection Operator Sardo Santo demanded, by phone, that the two inspectors leave his palace of business immediately. **Admin Complaint**
51-10-4
90
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine and mop sink moved outside in back of establishment. Hand wash sink removed in dish area and pizza station. Does not match plans on file. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Application and plans sent to plan review **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Mar 17, 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 in kitchen underneath the guard shows accumulation of debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in kitchen area not labeled. Employee labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil on the floor in kitchen, in left hallway located by the walk-in cooler. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at time of inspection shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
74
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Discussed proper concentration with operator during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -at front counter next to beer cooler **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots on dish drying rack
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on prep table in kitchen area -cup with straw above prep table in kitchen area
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -knives stored between prep table in kitchen area Operator moved knives during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -at prep station in kitchen
21-04-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sardo's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sardo's Pizza on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sardo's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sardo's Pizza.
How does Sardo's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Sardo's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
Has Sardo's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sardo's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sardo's 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 Sardo's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sardo's Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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