Jerry's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Jerry's Pizza nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 12 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Longwood restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
11 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - interior and top of dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
16-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at salad cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - women restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior dough mixer - walk in cooler shelves - walk in cooler fan covers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - Home Depot buckets storing pizza sauce **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - pizza sauce (45 - Cold Holding) Employee states had out to make large order **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. - various deli meats observed in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. - chicken wings - provided to operator **Warning**
03C-89-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board at salad cooler - cutting board at cookline - can opener blade **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - interior and top of dish machine **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays **Warning**
16-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line cooler **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at salad cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below prep table **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - women restroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior dough mixer - walk in cooler shelves - walk in cooler fan covers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - both back doors **Warning**
35B-03-4
22
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Garlic knots stored in grocery bags at pizza station **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line and salad station at front counter Cutting board on prep table
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in spray bottle not labeled at wait station **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cooks line Interior of reach in cooler on cooks line across from stove
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand wash sink at dish machine and stock room
36-27-5
58
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta 44°
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on the cooks line
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fan cover missing from the freezer unit
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen several tiles are missing
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall in the stock room
36-24-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
55
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Italian tomatoes can dented
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make cooler top sausage (45F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Item are not dated , tiramisu, cut cold cuts
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The deflector needs cleaning
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In the traps 2 dead
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Flour container dirty and damaged , lid Is repair using duct tape -missing fan guard in the walk in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles are missing
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler and stock room floors
36-02-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerry's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerry's Pizza on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerry's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jerry's Pizza.
How does Jerry's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
Jerry's Pizza most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.
Has Jerry's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jerry's Pizza have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jerry'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 Jerry's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerry's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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