Muzzarella
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Muzzarella has eight inspections in the public record. On Jan 27, 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.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet wiping cloth not stored”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Muzzarella on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box of opened raw salmon over cooked lasagna in reach in 2 door reach in freezer Operator switched Bag of raw chicken over frozen vegetables in white chest freezer. Operator removed chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket over faucet to hand wash sink front counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna in reach in cooler drawers pulled yesterday **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon and grouper both completely thawed. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning crumbs from pizza table in to sink
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna in reach in coo,er srawer
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggplant in reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon and grouper both completely thawed. Stop Sale **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Make table Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans covers in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By dump sink Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon completely thawed not according to instructions on package
01B-13-4
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
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon completely thawed. Stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On make table Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of meatballs thawing at room temperature. Operator put into walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. With gloves on.
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.large mixing bowl by mixer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket over handwashing sink kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Many items throughout the restaurant **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee prepping chicken
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sauce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By handwashing sink **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler under pizza display case **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
47
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black trash bags used for dough.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most prepped items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-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. Pesto in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing frozen shrimp. Entrance to kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Sauce buckets by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle soda in salad cooler front counter.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer by walk in cooler lid broken.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By pizza make station. Emailed one to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp mat room temperature in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
43
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese bins in make line under pizza . Put cheese in walk in cooler to rapid cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Cream. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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. Nancy
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in walk in cooler pasta, eggplant, lasagna **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris outside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Buckets for marinara, ice bucket, pizza dough pans **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water, oil, can pineapple **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Sandwich make line **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer by Walk In cooler
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of water. Snack bar under salad line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg plant in walk in cooler, marinara sauce walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler romaine over pasta.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters hoods. Dusty fan at storage area . Microwave exterior not clean . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
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Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Muzzarella last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Muzzarella on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Muzzarella?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Muzzarella.
How does Muzzarella compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Muzzarella most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Muzzarella's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Muzzarella have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Muzzarella 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 Muzzarella inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Muzzarella is inspected around two times per year on average.
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