Papa Anthony's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Papa Anthony's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Altamonte Springs facility scores 76, putting Papa Anthony's Pizza on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizzas at front counter less than 4hrs per operator .
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked noodles made 4/19 per operator.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on line blocked by trash can. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Cooked spinach thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Sugar, flour , simelina
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person. Operator put on beard guard **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Bowls for salad stored under paper towel dispenser at hand sink on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
58
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizzas made less than 3 hours ago.
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Coffee cup on cook line prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Dressings being portioned. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
74
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); turkey (55F - Cold Holding); feta (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding) in sauté cooler less than 4 hours. Per operator, unit was cleaned this morning, large delivery. Operator called for service and adjusted unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Feta 43, ham 42, raw chicken 45. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 prepared and cooked, portioned, frozen then thawed has no date mark. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
78
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); turkey (55F - Cold Holding); feta (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding) in sauté cooler less than 4 hours. Per operator, unit was cleaned this morning, large delivery. Operator called for service and adjusted unit. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on paper towel dispenser on cook line. Operator removed. No other evidence of any live roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
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 prepared and cooked, portioned, frozen then thawed has no date mark.
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -kitchen employee.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled next to salad cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
61
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ricotta 51 on cook line cutting board less than 4 hours. Recommend keeping container of ricotta in pan of ice or in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above ready to eat foods in 5 door cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 reach-in cooler not date marked. Opened in last few days per employee. Advised employee.
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -line cook.
13-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -mens room door not fully closing.
32-04-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Anthony's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Anthony's Pizza on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Anthony's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Papa Anthony's Pizza.
How does Papa Anthony's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Papa Anthony's Pizza most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Papa Anthony's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Papa Anthony's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Papa Anthony's 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 Papa Anthony's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Anthony's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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