Del Francos Pizza

25444 Sorrento Ave, Sorrento, FL 32776
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Del Francos Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Florida facility scores 72, putting Del Francos Pizza on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dish rack in the kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor a cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two bottles of cool King oil. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White cutting board on prep table. Exterior of equipment at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep table.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dough mixer.
36-27-5
61
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
27-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
86
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -tested 0ppm, operator refilled quaternary ammonia sanitizer, retested 300ppm **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
22-43-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards lightly stained - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in corner of kitchen, operator restocked paper towels **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
27-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -double door stainless steel reach-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall above triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. -broken window on front of establishment - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
55
Jul 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef over fried ravioli, not commercially packaged, in upright freezer
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwashing sink blocked by ladder **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
27-02-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -dust pan over pizza boxes **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -kitchen floor
36-12-4
64
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
22
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ppm.
41-27-4
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. 0ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by fan and chair. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid under three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish wash area. Hot water shut off.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Salt. Bag-in-box soda. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Del Francos Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Del Francos Pizza on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Del Francos Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Del Francos Pizza.

Has Del Francos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Del Francos Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Del Francos 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 Del Francos Pizza inspected?

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