Piesanos
14919 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287 · Permanent Food Service · License 6805524
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 7 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 6 basic-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 7, 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.
11 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.
Observed raw egg wash stored over bottles of sauce in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the egg wash.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed a spray chemical lubricant stored near containers of seasonings in the prep area. The operator properly stored the chemical.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed no chlorine test kit. Observed no quaternary test kit.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed a wet wiping cloths stored inside the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator removed the wet cloth.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed packages of shredded cheese stored in the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the cheese.
Fixed on the spot
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Observed cooked chicken and raw ground beef stored on sheet pans not 6 inches off the floor of the walk in cooler.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed plastic portion cups with no handles used as scoops for dried oregano, sugar, and parmesan cheese. The operator removed the portion cups from the above foods.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Observed the self-closing device for the rear exit in disrepair.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed a hole in the wall to the left and above the three compartment sink.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed an employee pair of shoes stored on top of a box of packaged pasta in the prep area. The operator properly stored the personal belonging.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.