California Pizza Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at California Pizza Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; California Pizza Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dish area. Operator added paper **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
90
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temperature 147F **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dish area. Operator added paper **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cut cabbage, cooked corn at walk in cooler. Per manager made Saturday night
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at dish area
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm quaternary. Operator changed solution 300ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers at cook line
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
50
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 at bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. Management filled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. R bar management filled. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager wiped machine. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On pans and plastic containers. Management added dishes back to dish. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado with sticker on the cook line counter. Management asked staff to wash avocados and remove stickers. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
58
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta (45F - Cold Holding).less than 4 hours in the drawer. Management removed items and placed in another unit to cool. bean sprouts, ham (47F - Cold Holding) Ambient air 50plus. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 at bar.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. R bar management filled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. Management filled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager wiped machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On pans and plastic containers. Management added dishes back to dish. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado with sticker on the cook line counter. Management asked staff to wash avocados and remove stickers. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
50
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle gun at bar. Slightly soiled. Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At pizza station . Operator immediately replenished **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over ready to eat veggies at pizza station. Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Splash bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
82
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
52
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station, at pizza oven **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on ice cream freezer . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on salad prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Evidenced by avocados cut with sticker still attached - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts (47F - Cold Holding); lime cream (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) top of make table directly across from pizza oven. buttermilk wash (50F - Cold Holding) at fryer Operator states all items in unit less then four hours, placed with cold product **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station, at pizza oven **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on salad prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on ice cream freezer . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Evidenced by avocados cut with sticker still attached
08B-39-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
64
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. marinated chicken (49F - Cooling) operator states placed in walk-in cooler at 11am, temped at 3:40pm - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
03D-06-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinated chicken - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Did not turn test strip black - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. marinated chicken (49F - Cooling) stored in a deep covered lexan completely full - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidenced by ice in handsink at dish - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At drink station. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water above salad station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.threshold broken at middle door under salad make table - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet At handsink next to pizza oven - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was California Pizza Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at California Pizza Kitchen on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at California Pizza Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at California Pizza Kitchen.
How does California Pizza Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
California Pizza Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has California Pizza Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at California Pizza Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at California Pizza Kitchen 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 California Pizza Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, California Pizza Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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