Anthony's Pizza Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
33
Score
Going back to 2022, Anthony's Pizza Cafe has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Anthony's Pizza Cafe on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pineapple can. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda nozzle wait station . Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink at ice machine has dirt and debris - employee began to clean soda nozzle in hand sink. Immediately advised to clean in another sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon . Operator removed from packaging **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both cutting boards on prep cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -above soda fountain ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Backpack on boxed oil. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep persons. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. between soda fountain and wall
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled ice scoop holder. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink at ice machine . Operator put sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves above triple sink have rust and soiled with debris -Dust on hood system oper cleaned ( corrected on site) -Crevices of second drawer bread warmer at wait station operator cleaned (corrected on site) -top of dishwasher ( operator cleaned corrected on site) - all fans -Sides of fryers operstor cleaned ( corrected on site)
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. - slow draining warer Hand sink next to register
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over container of shredded mozzarella in walk cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dough mixer
36-27-5
33
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator immediately paid at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Pizza made 1.5 hrs ago per operator at front counter. Operator immediately put time mark **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test kit for dishwasher
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On salad station
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on expo shelf. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cases of Drinks and boxed oil on floor in office area. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Soda gun holder at bar. Operator immediately cleaned. -Fan above pizza station -Sides of fryers -Gaskets in salad cooler, and reach in freezer. Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat mozzarella and marinara in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
52
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing DOB on several certificates **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at ware washing area had silverware rack in basin. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At ware washing area. Operator put soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Jacket, backpack on boxed oil and other items in office area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person, dishwater, server. Wearing watches. All removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Outside walk in cooler. Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil and bag in a box soda on floor by office area. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in prep cooler across from stove -Gaskets in salad prep cooler -Outside containers of bread crumps Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Mushrooms over mozzarella in inside walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed. Multiple unwashed vegetables over mozzarella and dressing in outside walk in cooler. Operator immediately corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs. Operator immediately labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Light build up - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Ice machine is currently being repaired **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From ice machine outside. Operator is already aware and has repaired scheduled - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Ice machine is currently being repaired **Time Extended**
29-03-4
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salmon, shrimp, mussels, Pasta prep table cooler: ziti, spaghetti, linguine , diced tomatoes ravioli , mozzarella, garlic, **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon, shrimp, mussels, Pasta prep table cooler: ziti, spaghetti, linguine , diced tomatoes ravioli , mozzarella, garlic, all in pasta prep cooler overnight per operator temperature range 48-56F . Operator immediately discarded. Advised operator not to store temperature sensitive food in cooler until repaired **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in warewashing area had dirty containers in basin **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon. Operator fixed menu **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on pasta cooler and green cutting board in back are
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Light build up
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above back prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink above pizza prep station **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pasta prep cooler ambient air temp 55F
14-11-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From ice machine outside. Operator is already aware and has repaired scheduled
29-03-4
45
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer in 3bay sink above 200ppm. Operator drained sink **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
22-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Italian dressing dated 7/5/23 Cheese 7/15/23 - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
01B-28-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Heavy build up of debris on Meat slicer. Operator cleaned. Interior of warming drawer at wait station **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At outside hand sink **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above prep table **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water on floor under steam table - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles for salt, sugar, flour, all touching product. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two fans on ceiling by 3 bay sink and Fan above prep table has accumulation of dust Exterior of warming drawer wait station - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on back prep area across from 3 bay sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
47
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer in 3bay sink above 200ppm. Operator drained sink **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Italian dressing dated 7/5/23 Cheese 7/15/23
01B-28-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Heavy build up of debris on Meat slicer. Operator cleaned. Interior of warming drawer at wait station **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached egg on brunch menu **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At outside hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water on floor under steam table
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles for salt, sugar, flour, all touching product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two fans on ceiling by 3 bay sink and Fan above prep table has accumulation of dust Exterior of warming drawer wait station
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on back prep area across from 3 bay sink
36-27-5
39
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook placed croutons on salad with bare hands Cook touched pizza by the slice with bare hands and placed back in displayed box Prep cook cutting cucumbers with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash can liner bags used to store dough and bead knots in walk in cooler
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By back prep area has food thawing And had utensils hanging over sink Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For poached eggs and fried eggs On brunch menu **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On back prep table next to raw vegetables
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under coke fountain **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Can of juice on floor in bar area
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At bar
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between coolers at cook line
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked light shield above prep table by wait station
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand sinks for the cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler under pizza make table Reach in cooler at bar Top of pizza oven soiled Top shelf by wait station Reach in cooler at bar **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under pizza prep table due to evidence of wet cloth in reach in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Food thawing in 3 compartment sink improperly
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under hand sink at front wait station **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored with dry food storage above back prep table Employee keys and phone on shelf at server station
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Ceiling in ware wash area Soil buildup around fans in walk in cooler Fan above pizza prep table has heavy dust accumulation Soiled vent above cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed Salmon in walk in cooler not removed or cut open from package
06-09-1
25
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 cleaning spray bottles hanging on hand sink at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board stained front
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan stored in hand sink on front line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to sink at at dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil on floor in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit to pizza make station
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sink by dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of flour bins soiled Rack that holds cooked rolls front line heavily soiled **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind pizza make station Behind dish machine Under 3 compartment sink Wall behind prep area soiled
36-27-5
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anthony's Pizza Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anthony's Pizza Cafe on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Anthony's Pizza Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Anthony's Pizza Cafe.
How does Anthony's Pizza Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Anthony's Pizza Cafe most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Anthony's Pizza Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Anthony's Pizza Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Anthony's Pizza Cafe 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 Anthony's Pizza Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Anthony's Pizza Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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