Aron's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Aron's Pizza has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Aron's Pizza was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Orange Park average 73, so Aron's Pizza trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: No change **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Establishment has one large flip top reach in cooler, one small flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen and one walk-in cooler, all three units not maintaining temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Small flip top reach in cooler and walk in cooler are maintaining temperatures. Large reach in cooler is waiting on a compressor and will be arriving Monday, no food present in large cooler. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
04-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: No change. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
82
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Use of Restriction and Exclusion
FL-04
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Mar 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Breaded raw chicken stored over container of shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Owner moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hand soap stored on top of seasoning behind front counter. Owner moved soap to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interiors of dough trays in walk in cooler have a black build up. Cutting board at salad reach in cooler has heavy black staining. Interior of dough mixing bowl and slicer with food debris. Owner states both have not been used today.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at front counter with maximum water temperature of 69F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used as a shelf liner near floor mixer.
14-45-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at clean in kitchen with deep grooves. Owner discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple areas of the walls in dish room, prep area and kitchen are soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwash sink in dish room. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 and owner posted at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed. Left front entrance door cannot close tightly, gaps present along door framing. **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stovetop in kitchen with food debris. Sheet pans in oven with food debris. Employee discarded pans. Walk in cooler shelving has food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
43
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Sautéed onions in walk in cooler at 84F. Cook states placed in walk in cooler 3.25 hours prior.
03D-01-5
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 slices being held on time controls not marked on chart. Last entry on posted time control chart is from June 28. Operator voluntarily discarded remaining slice pizza and marked chart appropriately with time prepared for new pizza placed out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of multiple dough trays with black substance. On soda machine, four nozzles are missing, exposed interior are on three dispensers have slime substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple employee food handler certificates are photocopies or not originals.
53B-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of multiple dough trays and exterior of multiple tubs used for shredded cheese with black substance. Stove top cooking burners and surrounding area with debris build up. Hood filters have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Left front door not closing properly leaving a large gap.
35B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water valve on hand wash sink at front counter does not work.
29-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Whole mushrooms being cut by cook are unwashed with visible dirt/debris. Cook states washes the mushrooms after cutting.
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in/walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving has white mold-like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Jug of bottled water being used for small ice machine has the tubing entering the top of the jug with space open at the top. Operator added plastic wrap to the top to seal. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has heavy rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in dry seasoning stored in ricotta cheese container in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of flip top reach in cooler between the two lids. Operator moved phone to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor and/or tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in walk in cooler at threshold, at entrance to freezer and along middle floor seam is lifting from the floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors/walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under pizza oven and in dish room are soiled. Walls in dish room soiled.
36-73-4
35
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pain reliever on pizza prep table. Employee moved medicine to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Cheese and sausage pizzas being held on time as a public health control not marked when time control began. Employee states both pizzas prepared 30 minutes earlier. Employee marked appropriate times for both. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at front counter tested at 200++ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on table across from stove has dried food debris. Employee states it was not used today. Interior of all dough trays have black mold-like substance. Interior of multiple cheese tubs with black mold-like substance. Cutting board at back prep has black staining. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by pizza oven has a cutter in the sink. Employee rinsed utensil in the sink. Observed cook fill a container with water at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple seasonings at back prep area have soufflé cups in products. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall under and around dishmachine and under/around the three compartment sink is soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacks of plastic cups at soda machine have water between the cups.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles/flooring missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler, middle seam and at cooler entrance and entrance to walk in freezer is lifting up from the bottom. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cheese and case of lettuce on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Two sets of unshielded lights by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all pizza dough trays have black mold-like substance. Exterior of multiple lids for cheese tubs have black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor behind the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at handwash sink behind front counter. Employee moved bucket to the counter. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
33
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
47
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aron's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aron's Pizza on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aron's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aron's Pizza.
How does Aron's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Aron's Pizza most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Aron's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aron's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Aron's Pizza 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 Aron's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aron's Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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