Mr Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Mr Pizza has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Palm Springs restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Sandra Varela does not have proof of employee food handler training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee has no proof of any person has certified food manager training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Employee Sandra Varela, does not have proof of manager certification at time of call back inspection **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
82
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge-Maria Flores **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Same **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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) 866-372-723 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Same **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At dish area, designated hand sink in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Same **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At kitchen, bowl used as scoop for rice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Same **Time Extended**
14-01-5
74
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Mar 31, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pico 50 f ( prepared yesterday. Not handled ,portioned or prepared today) . Tomato sauce ( prepared on site ) 56 f not prepared or portioned today.,cooked yuca 59 f not prepared or portioned today, cooked shrimps 49 f not prepared or portioned today, in top section of the flip top cooler on cook line, ( Sausage 54 f , beef steaks 54 f, beef 53 f, taco beef 54 f , in bottom section of the flip top cooler on cook line ) as per cook all stored overnight in this cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you to go bag used to store cooked rice without any liner. Explained and cook transferred rice to food grade clear plastic bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 50 f ( prepared yesterday. Not handled ,portioned or prepared today) . Tomato sauce ( prepared on site ) 56 f not prepared or portioned today.,cooked yuca 59 f not prepared or portioned today, cooked shrimps 49 f not prepared or portioned today, in top section of the flip top cooler on cook line, ( Sausage 54 f , beef steaks 54 f, beef 53 f, taco beef 54 f , in bottom section of the flip top cooler on cook line ) as per cook all stored overnight in this cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. jug of water stored in hand sink in three compartment sink area. Explained and employee removed the jug. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink and three compartment sink area. Cook put some napkins. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink and three compartment sink area. Cook put small amount of liquid soap in small plastic round container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed one. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water bottles stored on floor in dry food storage room. Employee moved all to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.spoons in standing water next to steam table . Water temperature 79 f. Cook dumped the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under white cutting board on cook line. Explained and he removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
37
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink chlorine 0 ppm . Explained. Manager added chlorine. Tested chlorine 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Explained and she washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Explained and emailed storage chart. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steaks stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Explained and manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked steaks cooked on Friday today is Wednesday not date marked. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at 2hose bibs by fire extinguisher in the kitchen **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glasses stored in hand sink at front counter. Explained and manager removed the glasses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with lettuce. Explained and she stored handle above the lettuce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored with and above food in upright cooler. Explained and manager moved food to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
30
Mar 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
74
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked tomato sauce (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (58F - Cold Holding); in bane Marie across from cook line. Operator states food not prepped or portioned today. In unit overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked tomato sauce (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (58F - Cold Holding); in bane Marie across from cook line. Operator states food not prepped or portioned today. In unit overnight. **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. Milk in one door cooler. operator states milk opened a few days ago. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Glass door freezer unit **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Next to triple sink **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door freezer unit on cook line unclean **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bane Marie across from cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
45
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of boars head cheese in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Cases of mozzarella cheese on the floor in walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
86
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chef observed cutting lettuce with barehands. Chef states lettuce will not be cooked. Chef washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken not commercially packaged over French fries not commercially packaged in two door freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at pizza station. **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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing bleach not labeled at front service area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken wings and onions in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Pizza on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr Pizza.
How does Mr Pizza compare to other restaurants in Palm Springs?
Mr Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Springs average of 82.
Has Mr Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mr Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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