Zio's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Zio's Pizzeria seven times, with records going back to 2023. Zio's Pizzeria was last inspected on Feb 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee personal items stored”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical North Port restaurant, which scores around 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bag used in direct contact with bread in the walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging with clean equipment. The operator properly stored the chemical. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the entrance to the kitchen.
41-17-4
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a cutting board behind the front counter held under. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed backsides of handles on reach in coolers with debris on them. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers under bain with flour inside and no label. Observed operator labeling containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 sets of tongs hanging on oven door. Observed cook removing and putting into dish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook station, build up on back side of handles on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Observed operator remove tongs, re wash, and store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cook line, microwave fan shield with food debris on it. Observed operator cleaning fan guard. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers with debris on them in pizza station. Observed operator cleaning gaskets in reach in cooler at pizza station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed some lids in dish area, put away clean with past day dots on them.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in a container, not labeled. Observed operator labeling container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023. Operator renewed and printed license for December 1st 2024. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener. Observed operator removing and putting in dish **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed inside of dishwasher needing delimed
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris buildup on back side of door handles on reach ins. Observed employee cleaning door handles of reach ins.
23-24-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo tins not inverted on line. Observed employees inverting containers correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in can opener holder on prep table
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed large container of iodized salt with out protective lid on it.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working in kitchen with out hair restraint. Observed employee putting on hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above dough table. Observed employee removing cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed Chef with a glove on the right hand, but not on the left hand while handling a hot meatball sub.
09-19-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two ground tomato cans dented during time of inspection. Stopped sale items.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed garlic knots stored in t shirt bags, not food grade bags.
14-31-5
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/ . Observed owners manager certificate expired during routine inspection.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute soiled with mold like substance on it during time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a container of nicorett gum stored next to food slicer in kitchen, across from three compartment sink. Observed container removed when walked back by slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. E mailed operator information. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. E mailed operator information. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink with hot water turned off by dishwashing machine. Operator turned on, water hot, off due to leak, waiting on plumber. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket. Not stored mop head up to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zio's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zio's Pizzeria on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zio's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zio's Pizzeria.
How does Zio's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Zio's Pizzeria most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.
Has Zio's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zio's Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zio's Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Zio's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zio's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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