ALVAROS FAMILY RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
14512 S TAMIAMI TRL, NORTH PORT, FL 34287
License #6804820
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ALVAROS FAMILY RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA in NORTH PORT currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 9 minor.
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The latest inspection on August 26, 2026 shows 18 observation rows: 5 critical, 4 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [05-07-4] Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturers specifications.
- [06-09-2] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. The operator discarded the tilapia.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw basa fish in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
- [10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for salt not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the walk in freezer door jamb not allowing the door to fully close.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line obstructed by a plastic crate in the path to the sink, and a pizza tray stored inside. The operator removed the obstructions allowing access to the hand sink.
- [36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar. The operator secured the tank.
- [16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottles containing a toxic substance not labeled. The operator labeled the chemical spray bottles.
- [12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean dishware without washing hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
- [14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a non-food grade brush used for margarine spread. The operator discarded the brush.
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. The operator discarded the tilapia.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bagged broccoli in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ham (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler nearest the fryers on the cook line. An employee stated the ham had been stored for approximately 1 hour. The employee stored the ham in an alternate cold holding unit.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed styrofoam cups stored on the floor in the outside storage shed. The operator properly stored the styrofoam cups.
- [21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near clean utensils behind the bar. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
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