Five Star Pizza

2425 Ne 18 Pl #104, Ocala, FL 34470
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Five Star Pizza has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Ocala restaurant scores 78. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
86
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Jan 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. At the pizza station, pizza sauce no date time marked, Manager marked 11:00-3:00pm. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No documents available for 15 employees **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers with wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil squeeze bottle next to oven on floor, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Male employee stepped in front door and pulled pizza from oven and began to cut pizza without washing hands. Manager stopped employee and asked him to go wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
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. Meatballs in reach in make table opened yesterday. Manager added date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around door of reach in make table.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottle on shelf over salad in reach in cooler. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Star Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Five Star Pizza on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Five Star Pizza compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Five Star Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Five Star Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Star Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.