Gitto's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
33
Score
Gitto's Pizza has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 12 violations.
“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Gitto's Pizza on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canned mushrooms, canned pineapple. Operator separated to be discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
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. garlic in butter, garlic knots , beef patties . Less than 4hrs per operator . Operator put time **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand sink at pizza station. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with plan
03F-10-5
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at pizza station had pan inside. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at pizza station. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket in left drawer coolers of pizza station are cracked
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets dirty in dough cooler at front counter
23-03-4
33
Jan 2, 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. Can opener . Operator immediately removed and cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on shelf over steam well and prep cooler. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Lunch bag over pizza sauce in walk in cooler. Operator immediately moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza prep person **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In Flour . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan over hand sink by bathrooms -Fan over dry dish rack at ware washing area
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed vegetables over packaged cheese and packaged cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
64
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 6lb can of Mixed peepers 1 6lb can of Pizza sauce
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed at time of inspection
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil in fresh garlic 76F less than 4hrs per operator. Operator placed in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to 3 bay sink has cutting boards in it
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in flour container **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
55
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Buffalo chicken temping at 48F,per operator it was in the reach in cooler over 4 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffalo chicken,cut tomatoes, ham,sausage,mozzarella,cheese and marinara sauce all temping between 46F-50F.Per operator items were in the reach in cooler less than 4 hours. Operator iced down all items and moved them to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel or soap at the hand washing sink by the triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand water sink located by the pizza oven at the pizza making station
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Big white cutting board at cooks 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. Employee drink at reach in cooler across from cash register **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located by pizza oven not keeping proper temperature
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading outside
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tong stored on oven handle of pizza oven
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve item stored on floor at upstairs storage area **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
39
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Numerous trays stored inside hand sink by 3 compartment sink and floor squeegee in front of sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels by 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by 3 compartment sink does not go above 77°, there are other hand sinks, advised operator that sink must be corrected by next unannounced inspection
27-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gitto's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gitto's Pizza on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gitto's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gitto's Pizza.
How does Gitto's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Gitto's Pizza most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Gitto's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gitto's Pizza have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gitto's Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Gitto's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gitto's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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