Park Ave Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Park Ave Pizza, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Apopka restaurants, the typical score is 78; Park Ave Pizza is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cigarettes on spice storage **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer handle broken
14-11-5
90
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles missing to ceiling by mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat of raw shell eggs in walk-in-cooler over ready to eat foods **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Large black garbage bag used to store Sicilian pizza **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pastas from previous day not dated **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles missing to ceiling by mop sink **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Mop sink blocked by chemical shelf, operator states he disposes of water outside back door, was not observed educated on proper disposal, operator moved cart to allow access to mop sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment in kitchen and outside front door **Warning**
33-31-5
52
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Board on line has heavy black stains
22-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Only Hand sink kitchen - leak under sink
29-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom has no covered waste receptacle
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board on line has heavy cut marks
14-09-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed as NOST - facility has tables with seats for 14 patrons - Provided operator with change seating form - to be completed by next unannounced inspection
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pizza sauce on floor in kitchen Bag of flour on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 5 large knives stored between table and cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
61
Sep 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM Expired 2/24 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Baskets for fryers heavily soiled Interior of cooler soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at 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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all garbage cans soiled Side of stove top soiled Table by fryers heavily soiled Exterior of food bins soiled in walk-in-cooler Grease buildup in catch pans under flat top Exterior of fryers soiled Handles to stove soiled with heavy buildup **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard under cooking equipment and in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 unused coolers in kitchen **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust Wall soiled behind fryers and all cooking equipment **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from AC in walk-in-cooler collecting in bus tub **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Smaller Deep freezer by office, top door not on hinges **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top of stove top heavily soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
27
Mar 21, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Provided operator with clean up form
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cut board soiled
22-02-4
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. Provided operator with employee reporting form
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust throughout facility
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of cooking oil on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Wings sitting in sink to defrost **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Pizza oven on line not in use / 1 reach in cooler on line out of service
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Park Ave Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Park Ave Pizza on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Park Ave Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Park Ave Pizza.
How does Park Ave Pizza compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Park Ave Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Park Ave Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Park Ave Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Park Ave 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 Park Ave Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Park Ave Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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