Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Hudson restaurant, which scores around 84. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The two cutting boards in the middle of the kitchen, on the reach-in coolers, have a mold-like substance on them, and the meat slicer on the prep table is soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In the back on the kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. The or ties in front of the fryer baskot is cracked. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door frames on the two reach-in coolers in the middle of the kitchen have slime and a mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates are missing the date of training for: Vince D., Jacob N., Henry N.
53B-10-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - The two cutting boards in the middle of the kitchen, on the reach-in coolers, have deep cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food storage containers on the shelving unit.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. The floor tiles in front of the fryer baskets is cracked.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are cases of plastic water bottles in the dining area, in front of the front counter. The operator placed the cases of plastic water bottles on a raised surface. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-105 poster. Operator posted the poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
55
Nov 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 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, operator had employees mark board. Time stamp missing for pizzas by the slice and housemade tomato sauce for pizzas.
03F-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured stored near mop sink and handwash sink near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees in kitchen preparing food without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at the rear door to kitchen by the ice machine. Inspector observed light coming through bottom threshold.
35B-01-4
74
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on lift top reach-in coolers across from cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored hanging on bag in the box soda station, jacket stored on top of dried pasta in plastic on dry storage shelf, employee bag stored on shelf touching soda bag in the box and an employee bag stored on top of a plastic sleeve of to go cups stored underneath front counter display case of pizzas.
40-06-5
82
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute in self dispensing soda machine soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the dough press and left of bag in the box station. Employee stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the right of the dough press. Employee stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic soda bottles stored on floor in wait station area and plastic containers of sauce in walk-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees to the right of the dough press and left of bag in the box station. Provided operator with signs.
31B-04-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken in women's bathroom door.
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cups on dispensing racks with last cup on rack exposed and open to customer walk way. Employee placed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen. Two door stand up reach-in freezers in row of freezers and in single door stand up reach-in freezer in front of fryers.
14-69-4
52
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sani tab pellets over bacon, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce (45F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (46 F - Cold Holding) made yesterday afternoon, moved to freezer, re check 38/33F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at sandwich station stained
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans
24-08-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean dishes stored on rusty rack
24-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwaves rusted Gasket torn on vertical freezer across fryer Duct tape on handle of vertical freezer across from fryer
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor Ceiling vents
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of soda on floor in hallway
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket, fan guards Fan on ice machine Exterior of dish machine Outside of ice chute at self serve soda machine
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At sandwich station, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Duct tape on handle of vertical freezer across from fryer
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery.
How does Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery compare to other restaurants in Hudson?
Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 84.
Has Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery 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 Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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