A B C Pizza House
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at A B C Pizza House, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Plant City average 81, so A B C Pizza House trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
15
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed piping used to funnel water in kitchen. Unable to confirm if food grade or not.
14-15-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0ppm. Bucket was out of sanitizer. Manager replaced and retested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white bag on top of rolls in service station
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oregano shaker on cook line soiled with accumulated debris. Observed piping that had buildup of brown debris on interior piping going into that water was flowing through to cool off pasta Employee took to dish to get cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made dressings, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes and portioned cheese cakes in reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple personal food items in reach in cooler. Discussed proper segregation
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of shredded cheese, stored on floor in walk-in cooler
08B-38-4
45
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Time and temperature control for safety/ potentially hazardous pizza toppings in make line cooler- mozzarella cheese, cooked spinach, diced ham. Manager time marked **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water in Hand sink in server station turned off fully. Manager stated when Hanson is running too long one of the four drains will start backing up. Tested water, no indications that water is backing up. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal foods in reach in cooler on cook line
08B-49-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go cooler with packaged cheese cakes by front counter **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In back hand sink by ice machine
31B-04-4
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go cheesecakes by front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed post it on display case glass with name of item and date prepared. Discussed with manager each container needs to be individually labeled and add address of business as well. If they hand product to customer, no label **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
95
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Oct 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No current lans on file for establishment. Server station has soda station with Ice Bin, make table, reach on coolers, prep table. No hand sink in area. Dish machine in separate room and closest hand sink is on other side of wall. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Plans not submitted as of 10/25/24 **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By dish machine and ice machine in back and in server station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Hand sink I server station insltalled. **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
82
Aug 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Still Ecxpired **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By dish machine and ice machine in back and in server station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No current lans on file for establishment. Server station has soda station with Ice Bin, make table, reach on coolers, prep table. No hand sink in area. Dish machine in separate room and closest hand sink is on other side of wall. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
70
Aug 15, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Server cooler: feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); potato salad (44F - Cold Holding) Pizza cooler: cut ham (60F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (60F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Dairy (51F - Cold Holding) Makeline next to seam table: Krab (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (54F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server cooler: feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); potato salad (44F - Cold Holding). Product in line since 11am, time taken 3:20pm. Stop sale issued Pizza cooler: cut ham (60F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (60F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Dairy (51F - Cold Holding) Make line next to-steam table: Krab (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (54F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No current lans on file for establishment. Server station has soda station with Ice Bin, make table, reach on coolers, prep table. No hand sink in area. Dish machine in separate room and closest hand sink is on other side of wall. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By dish machine and ice machine in back and in server station **Warning**
31A-07-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Server cooler, make line next to steam table, pizza make table
14-74-7
50
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training, currently on warning and callback due 12-14-2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Will observe at next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage, dish area, and kitchen in between walk in freezer and wall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 old rodent dropping on dry storage shelf. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. No proof of training, currently on warning and callback due 12-14-2023 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage, dish area, and kitchen in between walk in freezer and wall **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dough press soiled with dust Make line soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Manager had No access to certificates **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table to left of steam well: stuffed cheese shells (49F - Cold Holding); stuffed cheese manicotti (49F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator and they printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
61
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has chlorine test strips and using is quaternary ammonium. **Warning**
16-37-1
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
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Manager eat food from a sheet tray in prep area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers on cook line. **Warning**
25-06-4
39
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operating drive through only Water is completely shut off
27-12-4
Intermediate - Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided.
27-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water Meat sauce
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. No restrooms available,due to no running water
32-05-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A B C Pizza House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A B C Pizza House on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A B C Pizza House?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at A B C Pizza House.
How does A B C Pizza House compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
A B C Pizza House most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has A B C Pizza House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A B C Pizza House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at A B C Pizza House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is A B C Pizza House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A B C Pizza House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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