Solorzanos Pizzeria and Tavern University Parkway
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Solorzanos Pizzeria and Tavern University Parkway has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sarasota restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer blade guard soiled. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade and rusted blade and mount.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
82
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer blade guard soiled. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen. Operator stated they're ordered. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up on the inside of the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen. Operator stated they're ordered.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white containers without labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up on the inside of the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license has expired on 12/1/2023.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade. Observed the slicer guard blade with food debris collected inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Han washing sink on cooks line, bar handwashing sink or the handwashing sink next to the pizza prep area.
31B-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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink at the pizza preparation area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hand washing sink at the bar without water running from the hot water faucet.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up on the inside of the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed foil covering the shelf under the meatball steam table soiled and not changed out when soiled.
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled.
14-17-4
35
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat bread items and next to cooked roast beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink at the bar used for a dump sink and hot water turned off. Operator understands that is used for hand washing only. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on ice cube drop tray inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed heavy build up of lime inside dish machine, on walls, ceiling and sprayer arms.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in office.
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the threshold on the left back door next to walk in cooler.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed restrooms without hand washing signs. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar under prep table not labeled.
02D-01-5
52
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed accumulation of food debris on slicer blade guard at time of callback inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of food debris on microwave door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain covers missing throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men and women's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
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Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of toxic chemical stored on top of dish machine. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide-emitting strip hanging on food storage shelf above prep table in rear of kitchen across from dish machine. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop in coleslaw in reach in cooler and in container of sugar in pizza prep area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain covers missing throughout the kitchen.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath and in between equipment throughout kitchen. Floor soiled with an accumulation of grease in between equipment and behind equipment on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza oven paddles stored on top of pizza oven with a soiled surface. Employee moved, cleaned, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves on cook line have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of sugar in dry storage area and in cabinet in pizza prep area without label and squeeze bottles of sauces on cook line without label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and hood soiled with an accumulation of grease, dust, and food debris and reach-in cooler gaskets throughout the kitchen soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Solorzanos Pizzeria and Tavern University Parkway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Solorzanos Pizzeria and Tavern University Parkway on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Solorzanos Pizzeria and Tavern University Parkway?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Solorzanos Pizzeria and Tavern University Parkway.
How does Solorzanos Pizzeria and Tavern University Parkway compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Solorzanos Pizzeria and Tavern University Parkway most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Solorzanos Pizzeria and Tavern University Parkway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Solorzanos Pizzeria and Tavern University Parkway have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Solorzanos Pizzeria and Tavern University Parkway 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 Solorzanos Pizzeria and Tavern University Parkway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Solorzanos Pizzeria and Tavern University Parkway is inspected around two times per year on average.
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