Shaner's Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
32
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Shaner's Pizza, the earliest from 2023. On Sep 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Shaner's Pizza on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of mouthwash stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler near the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the mouthwash. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over cut mushrooms in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator properly stored the raw sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen stored in shallow containers in the top portion of the cold holding unit. The operator stated the cheese had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator stored the cheese in deeper containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of purple cleaner stored on a shelf near a bag of panko crumbs in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind the bar and in the prep kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of a slime-like substance on the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on the food preparation surface of the reach in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers not properly air dried prior to stacking in the dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of French fries stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food. The scoop handle was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
32
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
39
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw sausage (48F - Cold Holding) above the container fill line in the pizza prep reach in cooler. The operator removed the sausage that was above the fill line to a new container and stored in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored near salt and pepper shakers in the back kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items in the prep area. The operator properly stored the employee belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while engaging in food preparation. The employee removed the bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the employee restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving used for clean equipment above the three compartment sink soiled with an accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of foam cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the cups. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of the stand up reach-in-cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling vent at the entrance to the kitchen soiled with a black mold like substance .
36-34-5
33
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. The operator removed the pesticide from the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler in the dish area. The operator discarded the above food items. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler in the dish area. The operator discarded the above food items. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the prep area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored unprotected on a soiled surface on top of the ice machine. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of the ice machine soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the self closing device in disrepair at the exit near the restrooms.
35B-03-4
33
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker for the splitter at the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine dish washer. Observed no quaternary test kit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Observed no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Observed the slicer and can opener soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in employee restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored unprotected on the top of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in stand-up reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shaner's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shaner's Pizza on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shaner's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shaner's Pizza.
How does Shaner's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Shaner's Pizza most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Shaner's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shaner's Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shaner's Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Shaner's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shaner's Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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