Flippers Pizzeria

2597 Traverse Til, The Villages, FL 32163

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Flippers Pizzeria has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader The Villages restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple photocopied certificates

53B-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack

24-08-4

May 12, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers in pizza prep area Walk in cooler fan guard unit

23-03-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to pizza oven blocked with trash can and dough trays. Operator cleared in front of the sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to steam table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza topping cooler. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons stored over prosciutto in walk in cooler Unwashed pineapple stored over cheese in walk in cooler

08B-17-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Employee made fresh bucket. 150ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler walls by keg lines

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Make line cooler in pizza making area

14-33-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm in bucket at front counter. Operator made new bucket recheck 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make line cooler in pizza making area

29-49-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flippers Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flippers Pizzeria on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flippers Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flippers Pizzeria.

How does Flippers Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Flippers Pizzeria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the The Villages average of 80.

Has Flippers Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Flippers Pizzeria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flippers Pizzeria 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 Flippers Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flippers Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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