Pasquales Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
35
Score
Pasquales Pizzeria appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 11 violations each time.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Pasquales Pizzeria on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects by the dishwasher area not landing at any food . Next routine visit per supervisor. Operator stated that the delivery was just here that's why the flies skipped to the back of the house. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gasket soiled bottom of make table .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand sink kitchen area blocked with a tray . Operator moved it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box Gloves stored at the Hand wash sink at the dish area .
31A-11-4
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. Missing some .
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used as scoop at the salt . Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All of them .
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the reach-in cooler door kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on the stove handle . **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door was opened. Operator close i5 and stated the delivery just left . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Mozzarella stx not covered at the reach-in freezer . Operator covered it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt no label . Operator label it . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live small flying insects at the prep area back of the house not landing at any food . Next routine visit per supervisor.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with storage shelves. Operator moved it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both of them at the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the reach-in cooler kitchen area .
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. corners of Kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs stored on stove handle . **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exit door left opened. Operator close the exit door. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed employee vaping inside the restaurant.
54-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Fries stored at the 2 door freezer uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around mop sink .
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored at the mop bucket . Operator hug it . **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
47
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The one at the kitchen blocked with a shelves and operator moved the shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate at the kitchen area.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The 2 of the make table cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone and eye glass top of prep table . **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink at the reach-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go stainless container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pesto bismol medicine stored by at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over peeled garlic in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The one by the cook line block with a rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Male employees preparing orders with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored by the stove . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoon at the storage area.
25-06-4
Basic - Wall and floor soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and confectionery sugar with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the sugar . **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and glasses stored top of prep table . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
43
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in hand sink on cook line
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at pizza station blocked by trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On salad make table
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 small containers of medicine on reach In cooler shelf above cooked noodles medicine bottle, gum, on shelf above foil containers **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior and exterior of microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine
36-27-5
55
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Nov 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Fill gaps around pipes over walk-in cooler and next to hood system.
36-32-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pasquales Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pasquales Pizzeria on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pasquales Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pasquales Pizzeria.
How does Pasquales Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pasquales Pizzeria most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pasquales Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pasquales Pizzeria have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pasquales Pizzeria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pasquales Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pasquales Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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