Emilio's Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Emilio's Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other St. Cloud restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Garlic rolls at walk in cooler stored in white trash bag
14-15-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs,cheese,ham,mozzarella and garlic butter all temping 50F-54F. Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs,cheese,ham,mozzarella and garlic butter all temping 50F-54F. Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler ceiling
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza prep table not keeping TCS food 41F and below
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers and stove
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer stored in storage area by mop sink
33-31-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer solution reading at 200ppm.Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
21-45-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in clear container stored on shelf under hot well at cooks line
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Both restrooms
32-01-4
45
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent tear sheet to display and or make kit to clean up bodily fluids.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several new employees at this time.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent operator forms to correct issue. No warning as operator was working on issue immediately.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in wait station,
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **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. Cell phone over prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - miner wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door freezer gasket in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ricotta cheese in pizza cooler with spoon in container covered.
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in cookline freezer moderately soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
35
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza slices came out at 11am. 2.5 hours ago. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop pepper **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse with dry goods back room Phone above prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets pizza make table Gaskets 2 door reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Hood filters Gaskets reach in upright freezer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened soda in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Sink by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
29-19-4
39
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emilio's Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emilio's Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emilio's Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Emilio's Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant.
How does Emilio's Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
Emilio's Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has Emilio's Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Emilio's Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Emilio's Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant 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 Emilio's Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Emilio's Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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