Solorzano's Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Solorzano's Pizza has 10 inspections in the public record. On Dec 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Solorzano's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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 machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator swapped the containers and reset it to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
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 that the only certified food manager certification they could provide expired on 7/22/2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups being used as scoops for feta cheese and seasonings. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not continued or labeled on the walk in cooler. Operator placed it in a labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed it in a bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
67
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored above the fill line at the pizza make area: Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Pepperoni (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed the top half in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 their time as a public health control 4hr pizza without time marks. Operator stated they had been out for 2hrs and marked them accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed their current license not displayed. Operator was able to bring up an email of it but not print it out at this time. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored with customer food in the walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
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 multiple scoop handles buried in dry goods in the dry storage area. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on multiple walk in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
61
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of WD-40 stored with cases of wine in the dry storage area. Operator removed the can. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 250ppm chlorine. Operator emptied it out and remade it to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cases of cheese in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved the meats. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for their sanitizer buckets or dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
58
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 their chlorine dishmachine or sanitizer bucket **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed appreciation cook handling food with no hair restraint. Had the employee put on a hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drinks stored in the front pizza make table not separated from customer food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in containers of spices. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
74
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the sanitizer bucket at 300ppm chlorine. Instructed operator and employee on the proper amount of sanitizer to use. **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine dishmachine or sanitizer bucket **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed appreciation cook handling food with no hair restraint. Had the employee put on a hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drinks stored in the front pizza make table not separated from customer food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in containers of spices. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
58
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed an employee washing their hands for less than 10 seconds. Operator had employee rewash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for the chlorine dishwasher.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled racks in the walk in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups being used as scoops in spices. Operator removed the cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile in the sandwich prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the back prep table.
12B-07-4
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 a scoop with the handle touching food in a continued of sugar. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open employee drink in the walk in cooler. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
52
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 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
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed takeout bags used to store bread in reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in food preparation area. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed surface rust on walk in cooler shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Solorzano's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Solorzano's Pizza on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Solorzano's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Solorzano's Pizza.
How does Solorzano's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Solorzano's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Solorzano's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Solorzano'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 Solorzano'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 Solorzano's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Solorzano's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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