Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria

14512 S Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
Italian
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria, located at 14512 S Tamiami Trl in North Port, FL, had a high-risk inspection on February 19, 2026, with a score of 50. This inspection identified four major and six minor violations, including issues with ice buildup, floor maintenance, and storage of single-service articles. Across eleven scored inspections, Alvaros Family Restaurant & Pizzeria has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
47
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
50
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
58
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
64
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
55
Sep 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Violations — Feb 19, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door jamb.
14-69-4
Basic - Kitchen floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored inverted or protected behind the bar.
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single-use straws stored underneath the soap dispenser behind the bar. The operator properly stored the straws. **Corrected On-Site**
25-23-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked corned beef thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. The operator stated the corned beef had been held out for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the corned beef in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered lemons stored underneath the paper towel dispenser behind the bar. The operator properly stored the lemons. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands near the rear exit.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed straws and coffee grounds discarded in the handwashing sink behind the bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the rear exit. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)