Flippers Pizzeria

6526 Old Brick Rd, Windermere, FL 34786-5839

Italian

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Flippers Pizzeria four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Windermere restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board at pizza station soiled. Green cutting board above 3 compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored./pizza boxes on floor/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./under back kitchen dish area.

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour container at pizza station/under small prep table. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public./lunch bag on walk in cooler shelf/removed immediately/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./one kitchen employee/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside./back exit door.

35B-01-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature romaine lettuce 46°f stored on the top panel of reach in cooler less than 4 hours. Recommend to use smaller amount also quick chill product. **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has red stains and deep cut marks on the surface located on the pizza make line.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no test kit concentration to check sanitizer quat amm.

16-36-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink discoloration on the white panel interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris spilled in the reach in cooler used for salads.

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler pizza make line.

29-49-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counter on the pizza line, Manager removed cloths. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while Food handling **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flippers Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flippers Pizzeria on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flippers Pizzeria?

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

How does Flippers Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Windermere?

Flippers Pizzeria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Windermere average of 64.

Has Flippers Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flippers Pizzeria have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Flippers Pizzeria 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 Flippers Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flippers Pizzeria is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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