Esca's Pizza

3717 Lake Emma Road, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Esca's Pizza has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Lake Mary facility scores 79, putting Esca's Pizza on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw veal over cooked sausage at reach in cooler - raw chicken over pizza dough **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - quat >400ppm. Employee diluted with water **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

41-27-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. - deli meats **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-03-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-13-4

Nov 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - burgers cooked to temp. - Printed consumer advisory, operator posted to wall **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Aug 24, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer dirty

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Light not functioning. In the restroom light is out Lights at the 3 compartment sink

36-62-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

35B-03-4

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 110° hot hold marinara 115° hot hold operator reheated to 165° **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade

22-02-4

Basic - Light not functioning. In the 3 compartment sink area fixture is damaged

36-62-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door closer is disconnected

35B-03-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at the hand sink in the warewash area leaking

29-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Esca's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Esca's Pizza on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Esca's Pizza?

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

How does Esca's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?

Esca's Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Mary average of 79.

Has Esca's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Esca's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Esca's 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 Esca's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Esca's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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