Da Vinci Pizza

3275 Sw 34 St, Gainesville, FL 32608

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Da Vinci Pizza stretching back to 2022. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Da Vinci Pizza's latest score of 58 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed lack of the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. A new jug has been added, and the staff are attempting to prime it. A tech has been called. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warninging** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: No change, 1 day extension. **Time Extended**

22-41-4

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 23, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink. There is a vacuum breaker above the splitter.

29-42-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: multiple hand wash sink lacking a sign directing employees to wash their hands, kitchen and prep areas. Signs were purchased and installed. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink at cook line

31A-11-4

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed dumpster rusting out at the bottom and not able to contain items. Also Observed missing drain plug

33-12-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups on the clean ware rack that were not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle placed on soil with no non-absorbent surface.

33-23-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle in contact with cheese at front counter. Manager removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open behind establishment.

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Da Vinci Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Da Vinci Pizza on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Da Vinci Pizza compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Da Vinci Pizza most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Da Vinci Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Da Vinci Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Da Vinci 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 Da Vinci Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Da Vinci Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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