Sarno Restaurant & Pizzeria

2110 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935 · Permanent Food Service · License 1504812

Official report

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Latest visit: Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct152026

Licensing inspection

12 violations found

First visitOct 15, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
12 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  In flip top reach-in cooler across from flat top meatloaf (51°F - Cold Holding); calamari (52°F - Cold Holding)
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  In walk-in cooler raw beef on top shelf over ready to eat foods
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  Date of last service 5/13/25
Basic9
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  Ladle in standing water at 63°F. Manager turned on burner
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  Interior of doors
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  200+ppm. Remade with manager to 50ppm
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  Employee restroom
  Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  Small stall
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  In storage room. Perforated acoustic tiles
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Manager tethered
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.