Sorrento's
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
41
Score
Sorrento's appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Floors soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Holly Hill average 75, so Sorrento's trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
41
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-21-4
95
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -garbage bag used to line flour container. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open bag of meatballs not dated. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer soiled. -prep table soiled. -upright cooler used for dry food storage soiled. -can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean, ladies restroom. **Warning**
32-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -wood shelves under prep table not smooth and easy cleanable. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of ovens and microwave have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving in kitchen soiled with food debris. -stove top soiled with grease, food debris. -hood filters soiled with grease. -side of batch freezer soiled with grease. -mixer base soiled. -wire shelving above three compartment sink soiled with grease,dust. -exterior of flour container soiled. -drain unit on soda fountain in dining room soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -inside of cabinets soiled with debris. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bag used to store roast beef.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris: -slicer -can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled. -accumulation of grease under fryer. -walk in cooler floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by reach in cooler.
36-24-5
50
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling fan in kitchen soiled with dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
90
Apr 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Apr 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach inside storage cabinet. Cabinet empty. -1 live roach on table next to handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer soiled with old food debris. -prep table soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -already on a warning. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches in ladies restroom. -1 dead roach in dining room under cove molding. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment. Grease buildup under fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving soiled with old food debris and dirt. -table under microwave heavily soiled with food debris. -grease buildup on hood filters. -blender base soiled with food debris. -rolling cart soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -takeout containers stored in a box with old food debris. **Warning**
25-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
47
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling fan in kitchen soiled with dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
82
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg Patties, sausage and meatballs between 52°f and 60°f in small countertop reach in cooler. All items in cooler overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg Patties, sausage and meatballs between 52°f and 60°f in small countertop reach in cooler. All items in cooler overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored, spray bottle of degreaser stored on top of microwave. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris: -slicer **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, cooked pasta in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling fan in kitchen soiled with dust.
36-51-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, walk in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mixer stand. -scale **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind pizza cooler. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
29
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray paint cans stored on shelf with food.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with old food debris: slicer. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, back kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, back kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor, case of cheese in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Heavy dust buildup on ceiling fan in kitchen.
36-50-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust: interior of cabinets in kitchen, cooking equipment, mixer stand, shelving in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interiors/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar on storage shelf.
02D-01-5
29
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris: slicer. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onions and lasagna in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee hat hanging from drying racks above three compartment sink.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Buildup of soil residue on equipment door handles, microwave in back kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris: inside cabinet at cookline, stove, back of fryer, exterior of spice containers, shelving in back kitchen area, mixer stand, hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
29-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
32
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sorrento's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sorrento's on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sorrento's?
Across the inspection record, “floors soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sorrento's.
How does Sorrento's compare to other restaurants in Holly Hill?
Sorrento's most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Holly Hill average of 75.
Has Sorrento's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sorrento's have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sorrento's 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 Sorrento's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sorrento's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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