Five Star Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Five Star Pizza has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Five Star Pizza was last inspected on Dec 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Five Star Pizza is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in make line reach-in cooler: chicken wings (51F,52F - Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken portioned thirty minutes earlier. Manager placed chicken on shallow pan to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of spic and span stored next to take out containers stored on shelf underneath kitchen prep table. Manager moved spray bottle to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head for kitchen floor mixer. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
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. No proof of employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of window cleaner stored on shelf underneath kitchen prep table.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Hood vents above pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf in back of kitchen. Manager had employee remove cardboard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above make line. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drink on shelf in walk-in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned to go containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
39
Nov 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in make line reach-in cooler across from pizza oven: beef (45F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in reach-in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Pizza sauce and pizzas stored on counter next to make line reach-in cooler. Manager had employee add time mark to items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of blue liquid underneath front counter.
41-17-4
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. No proof of employee reporting responsibility for some of employees.
11-26-1
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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to floor mixer. Interior of dough rounder next to floor mixer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine or quaternary test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. Establishment has proof of employee training for four employees, manager stated there are ten employees for the establishment.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table across from pizza oven. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Rolling rack across from kitchen floor mixer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of sugar stored on bottom shelf of prep table next to kitchen floor mixer. Manager placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter above rolls of aluminum. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
30
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Portioned chicken wings in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Manager stated items portioned and placed in cooler two days prior. Manager placed proper date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back of kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks on table in walk-in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat on flour in prep area. Manager removed coat. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Margarine stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling rack next to pizza oven.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Five Star Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Five Star Pizza on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Five Star Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Five Star Pizza.
How does Five Star Pizza compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Five Star Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Five Star Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Five Star Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Five Star Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Five Star Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Five Star Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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