Rocco's Pizza & Cheesesteaks
5356 S. Suncoast Blvd, Homosasssa, FL 34446 · Permanent Food Service · License 1901335
What drove the grade
Observed: Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 22 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 1 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 22, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Observed: Live, small flying insects found.
1 live fly in kitchen near flip top cooler Priority: High Priority
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not
properly date marked after opening. Cannoli filling in front reach in cooler. Operator dated. Priority: Intermediate
Fixed on the spot
Code 27, Water source: Observed: Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Priority: Intermediate
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Observed: Clear spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dining room.
Operator labeled. Priority: Intermediate
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 32, Restrooms: Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee restroom Priority: Basic
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
B82Complaint inspection6 violations, 2 high priority · 1 follow-up visit No follow-up needed
- Follow-up visitOct 22, 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.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 live fly in kitchen near flip top cooler
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Cannoli filling in front reach in cooler. Operator dated.
Fixed on the spot
Code 27, Water source: Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Clear spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dining room.
Operator labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee restroom
Repeat violation
- First visitOct 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shell eggs stored above vegetables in reach in cooler. Operator moved the eggs.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink 100ppm. Discontinue dish machine operations until repair.
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cooked pasta in reach in cooler employee states was prepared on 10/4 and date marked it.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Chlorine test strips
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near hand wash sink containing pink chemical.
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
White cutting board in prep area
Reading this report
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.
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