Chiantis Pizza & Pasta
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
43
Score
Chiantis Pizza & Pasta appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to other Longwood restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. - over prep table
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cookline cutting board stained
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - above hot water heater
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above dish station
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. - salmon
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - around mop sink - below triple sink
36-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on pizza oven door handle
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - area around faucet at triple sink
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below triple sink
36-27-5
55
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - below triple sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bottom shelves with rust at prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline coolers - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - above hot water heater - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - plumbing at hand wash sink leaking - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - around mop sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
58
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - chlorine bucket empty. Manager changed. Final reading 50ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw sewage around base of toilet at men's restroom. - manager put restroom out of service with sign directing customers to use women's restroom **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 3 on water tray of hot water heater - 1 on floor below hanwash sink in dish station - 3 on floor behind CO2 tank - 1 on desk in office **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - around mop sink **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - plumbing at hand wash sink leaking
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - above hot water heater
36-36-4
Basic - Dead rodent present. - 1 on glue trap below reach in freezer - 2 on glue trap below cookline cooler **Admin Complaint**
35A-20-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Bottom shelves with rust at prep table.
14-33-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - below triple sink **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
30
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - around mop sink causing retention of old food debris - below triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - deep grout lines at ware wash station causing retention of standing water - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall in disrepair. - around mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
67
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - around mop sink causing retention of old food debris - below triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - deep grout lines at ware wash station causing retention of standing water - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. - floor drain not draining when hand wash sink is used. - Advised operator to block off area, and put sink out of service until issue is resolved. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
29-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall in disrepair. - around mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - salmon ROP
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 10 flying insects below triple sink **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. - floor drain not draining when hand wash sink is used. - Advised operator to block off area, and put sink out of service until issue is resolved.
29-19-4
Basic - Wall in disrepair. - around mop sink
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below triple sink
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
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. See stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - around mop sink causing retention of old food debris - below triple sink
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. - at mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - deep grout lines at ware wash station causing retention of standing water
36-17-5
41
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Square medium cutting board at pizza station
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At pizza station hand washing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical in spray bottle not labeled at order station **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and prep table **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
70
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fryer basket damaged
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. - oil containers on the floor in the kitchen
08B-38-4
82
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the dish area
36-36-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler door interior is pealing
36-51-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bin to the machine has a black mold like substance present, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fry baskets broken
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Corners at the mop sink are damaged -wall at the 3 compartment sink is damaged, cove tile and wall boards need to be replaced
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to the pizza cooler soiled
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chiantis Pizza & Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chiantis Pizza & Pasta on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chiantis Pizza & Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chiantis Pizza & Pasta.
How does Chiantis Pizza & Pasta compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
Chiantis Pizza & Pasta most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.
Has Chiantis Pizza & Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chiantis Pizza & Pasta have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chiantis Pizza & Pasta 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 Chiantis Pizza & Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chiantis Pizza & Pasta is inspected around four times per year on average.
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