American Pizza Oven

37941 Meridian Ave, Dade City, FL 33525

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at American Pizza Oven stretching back to 2022. American Pizza Oven was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to the broader Dade City restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in chicken on cook line cold hold drawers. Employee removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on clean cutting board rack.

14-09-4

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of the walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee only used cold water side of hand sink, water temperature 83F, discussed with owners the proper hand washing procedures

12A-19-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Test strips presented were out of date.

16-37-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Rear freezer,

14-69-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above mixer in back area, cell phone removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in walk in freezer in disrepair

14-11-5

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Shared grease receptacle

33-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Areas under and behind self serve customer soft drink dispenser are soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at front prep area slow to drain.

29-20-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Initially tested at 10pm. Recheck after change out, and it registered 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wings out near the fryers temperature at 52f. Manger removed wings and took them to the freezer for quick cooldown. After 20 minutes temperature was at 45f.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with debris on the blade. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed expired 2-1-23. Owner printed the new license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around the freezer door. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with debris on the blade. Owner had employee clean and sanitize the can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks with no chain to secure the tanks.

51-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label stuck to the dish. Owner removed the label. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was American Pizza Oven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at American Pizza Oven on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at American Pizza Oven?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at American Pizza Oven.

How does American Pizza Oven compare to other restaurants in Dade City?

American Pizza Oven most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dade City average of 88.

Has American Pizza Oven's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at American Pizza Oven have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at American Pizza Oven means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is American Pizza Oven inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, American Pizza Oven is inspected around two times per year on average.

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