Park Avenue Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Park Avenue Pizza 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Winter Park facility scores 83, putting Park Avenue Pizza on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in cooler at prep station
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler at prep station **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink at dish area
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks and spoons not inverted at front counter. Operator corrected during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with metal rack and plastic buckets next to 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with metal rack and plastic buckets next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
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 - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At cook line **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice reach in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
70
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator had his mop sink inaccessible do to been full of items , when ask by inspector he admitted that he dumps the mop water in the storm drain behind restaurant.
28-14-5
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. Heavy whipping cream opened during the weekend with no date marked . Feta cheese opened a few days ago no date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop stored on hand sink located in dish area
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance on reach in cooler and walk in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plates stored close to front counter facing up.
25-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on chest freezer
14-69-4
58
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. Printed operator food employee reporting agreement and observed operator signing handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Brown chemical in spray bottle next to stove no label
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler ceiling and ceiling above chest freezer at storage area
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic utensils not inverted at wait station **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two reach in coolers at cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go container stored on floor at hallway. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. Observed employee slicing bread for hot sandwich with no gloves on. Educated operator on bare hand contact and ready to eat food
09-01-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Per operator the water heater is broken and they are waiting on part to come in to fix water heater **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in cooler has dust and there is dust on the ceiling over the storage rack in the back storage area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and cellphone on make table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at back storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop hand in direct contact with salt
10-01-5
64
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Per manager pizza slices were done recently. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw chicken stored over tortellini in tall reach in freezer. Raw chicken stored over meatballs in chest freezer.
08A-02-6
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.Sausage bay opened a few days ago with no date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Employee open drink stored on small freezer at front counter.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee papers stored on clean slicer.
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil, onions stored on floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Mold like substance on walk in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.Slow drain on hand wash sink at front counter.
29-20-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Park Avenue Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Park Avenue Pizza on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Park Avenue Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Park Avenue Pizza.
How does Park Avenue Pizza compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Park Avenue Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Park Avenue Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Park Avenue Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Park Avenue Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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