Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza

790 W Minneola Ave Ste 2, Clermont, FL 34711
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza has eight inspections in the public record. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average is 68, putting Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -4 to 5 by drain near mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: 5-6 small flying insects in mop area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Progress made **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -front line, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: opened bottle of water in front reach in cooler **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -downstairs storage area by walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
33-34-4
67
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm, sanitizer bucket was empty. Operator replaced with full sanitizer, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -4 to 5 by drain near mop sink **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -housemade meatballs (112-120F - Hot Holding); front line, operator moved to stove for rapid reheat, 208F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -burgers, provided copy to operator. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board on front line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under triple sink. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee prepping dough was wearing a bracelet **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall by triple sink and mop sink **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -front line, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -downstairs storage area by walk in cooler **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
30
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose -small white cutting board on front line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -William
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -make table on front line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dry goods shelf in kitchen -gaskets on reach in coolers on front line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
70
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
22
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at sink in Mac'd Out area
31B-02-4
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. -one new employee. Operator had employee fill one out. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed onions over cooked pasta in walk in cooler -unwashed lettuce over deli turkey breast in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind hot holding unit on cook line
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior side of fryer cabinet -interior of fryer cabinets
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board on cook **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -at sink in Mac'd out area.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. -prepping sauce cups on front line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee prepping sauce cups not wearing beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath fryers on cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer by walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
50
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef Pattie's over portioned raw beef in under counter drawers under grill **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On sandwich top,reach in cooler on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic to go,containers on front line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine over make table near grill, and over pizza station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
41-07-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed one glove after putting burger on the grill, no hand wash. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored on prep table at dough mixer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water in ladies room does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
27-24-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at Mac'd Out kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Walk in cooler added in downstairs basement, along with equipment and single service item storage. Access is in a garage storage area without self closing door. In order to access you travel outside the front door and down long driveway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Ladies bathroom soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
32-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup stored in dry yeast container in back room. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in reach in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic storage containers in wares area in rear of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest in rear of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in Mac'd Out kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - mixer head for dough mixer soiled - shelf under prep table next to dough mixer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored in garage down stairs with garage door open to the exterior. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Serving containers over cooks line area not inverted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over cheeses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Rubber spatulas frayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
14-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
20
Jul 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat for three comp sink
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer next to upright freezer
14-69-4
Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable when entering the front line next to fryer
14-09-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza.

How does Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza compare to other restaurants in Clermont?

Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clermont average of 68.

Has Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza 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 Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.