ZIO'S PIZZERIA

Name: ZIO'S PIZZERIA
Address: 1221 SUMTER BLVD, NORTH PORT, FL, 34287, US
Rating: 65.7

1221 SUMTER BLVD, NORTH PORT, FL 34287

License #6804649

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65.7 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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ZIO'S PIZZERIA in NORTH PORT currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 7 critical, 5 major, 4 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 21, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 5 critical, 3 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles containing a blue chemical not labeled above the three compartment sink.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bag used to stored and in direct contact with bread in the walk in cooler.
[40-06-5] 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 over a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw squid stored over pizza sauce in the 2-door standing cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw squid.
[53B-05-5] 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. The operator stated the testing books have been ordered and are being shipped.
[03F-02-5] 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. Observed pizza held under time as public health control with no time mark.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging above clean equipment in the prep area. The operator properly stored the chemical spray bottle.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.

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