Esposito Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
39
Score
Esposito Pizza has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Plant City restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler stored over sauce and vegetables **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
31B-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and sausage in walk in cooler not dated **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink by three compartment sink. Hot water handle removed
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on customer soda machine soiled. Reach in cooler at pizza maker line soiled with accumulated debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water fully turned off at hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda nozzles and ice chute soiled at soda station.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water on cook line at 80f
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen due to leak that was fixed.
36-36-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Of pizza make line
29-49-6
39
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Sent storage chart to owner
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line hand sink by three compartment sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Owner stated 1 new hire that started 1 month ago. Sent reporting agreement to manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to owner
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and cooked sausage in walk in cooler not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer soiled with mold like substance
23-03-4
55
May 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. On make line **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
82
May 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of Ownership previous license 3916856 **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. On make line **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
27-16-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
03F-10-5
70
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bowl with packaged raw chicken stored over portioned lasagna in walk in cooler. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed tube of neosporin and container of hand cream on cook line shelf. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of reach in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Also torn gasket on pizza make line
14-36-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged desserts in grab n go cooler. There is sign showing packaged location. But all desserts need to be individually labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in walk in cooler
12B-13-4
50
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Put in walk in cooler sausage **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting boards
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
70
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pastas,cooked chicken
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep shelf over prep table
12B-07-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Esposito Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Esposito Pizza on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Esposito Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Esposito Pizza.
How does Esposito Pizza compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Esposito Pizza most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Esposito Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Esposito Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Esposito Pizza 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 Esposito Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Esposito Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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