Mario's Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 5, 2023
23
Score
Public records show three inspections at Mario's Pizza stretching back to 2022. On Jul 5, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 5, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 18 violations each, up from closer to 12 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “hole in or other damage to kitchen wall” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical DeLand restaurant, which scores around 73. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Steam table Meat sauce 76F /2 hours m operator instructed to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Employee used cell phone food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen unit pizza (72F - Cold Holding)/1 hour . Operator discarded. Pizza station makeline unit cooked ground meat (45F - Cold Holding);/2 hours. Operator closed lids, to unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at washware and emo,oyee bathroom handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to kitchen wall. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Pizza station area wallsoiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled Cardboard used to line kitchen food-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Creamer , energizer drink stored on walk in cooler shef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
23
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Smell eggs stored over marinara sauce in walk in cooler shelf, **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Pizza holding unit soiled with food debris. -slicer encrusted with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser not labeled on food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open box of plastic food containers, stored directly on kitchen floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wash ware area floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Kitchen ceiling /ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack placed on slicer. A set of keys on kitchen food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker a bracelet while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Food storage wall tiles broken.
36-24-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mario's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mario's Pizza on file is from Jul 5, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mario's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to kitchen wall” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mario's Pizza.
How does Mario's Pizza compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Mario's Pizza most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the DeLand average of 73.
Has Mario's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mario's Pizza have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mario'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.
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