Arianna's Pizza

2496 Se 58 Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Arianna's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Ocala restaurant, which scores around 78. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
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. Pinwheels placed out at 4:00.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Beef in pizza make table with a date of 12/23, operator stated it was removed from freezer today. Date added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under hand washing sink at front counter.
21-38-4
Basic - Establishment using wood and/or cardboard(other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wood and cardboard on shelves throughout kitchen area.
14-25-5
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. Cheesecake and tiramisu packaged single serve for customers in reach in cooler with only expiration date and price.
02D-03-4
67
Jul 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer, bag of raw sandwich beef stored in basket over bags of french fries. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pan of lasagna portions made on 1/11/2025, discard date is 1/17/2025.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Female employee placed screen with pizza in oven with long, fake, painted nails and no glove.
13-06-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item 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. Slices of desserts in reach in cooler in dining room.
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Female employee folding pizza boxes on picnic table outside.
25-09-4
58
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. 0 ppm, employee set up the three compartment sink, chlorine 50-100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the prep area, marinara sauce made 03/10/2023 no date marked, employee marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the front counter area used for dumping drinks.
31A-11-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the end of the cook line no soap, also at the front counter no paper towels.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the dry storage area soda bag on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. At the cook line, employee food plate with chicken wings on prep table, also at the front area, Employee moved all to the office space. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
52
Aug 25, 2022
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. Pizza sauce 74F on prep table, made in house. Operator voluntarily discarded and stated sauce will be added to Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) moving forward.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in reach in cooler opened yesterday with no date mark. Cheesecake in reach in cooler from yesterday. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink on prep table near dough. One drink over clean dishes. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Personal food stored on shelf over food to be served to customers in reach in cooler. Unwashed carrots and citrus stored on shelf over bag of meatballs in reach in cooler near pizza oven.
08B-37-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arianna's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arianna's Pizza on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arianna's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arianna's Pizza.

How does Arianna's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Arianna's Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Arianna's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arianna's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Arianna's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Arianna's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arianna's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.