Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant's latest score of 67 falls below the Dunnellon average of 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer in dish machine available.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing and handling food at cookline with bracelet in wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above pizza prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen above "Coke" cooler soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Two wiping cloth sanitizer buckets stored directly on floor in prep area. An employee removed both buckets from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open. Manager closed the lid during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach-in freezer door soiled with mold-like substance in kitchen near cookline.
23-03-4
67
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at two spigots on backside of building.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on top of cutting board at cookline. Manager returned cutting board to sanitizer bucket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall, side of hood, and ceiling near cookline soiled with dust. 2. Wall behind pizza oven soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table at cookline rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from door handle of pizza oven. Manager removed tongs from handle during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Motorcycle helmet stored on top of soda syrup boxes in dry storage room. Manager removed helmet from the area during this inspection. 2. Wallet and keys stored on top of refrigerated make-table at cookline. Manager removed wallet and keys from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
55
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One Prometric certified food manager certificate for Ruskin Medrano expired on 08/04/2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored down inside handwash sink at front counter. Inspector removed knife from handwash sink before washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
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/ More than 4 employees working in kitchen, no certified food manager present during this inspection.
53A-05-6
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. All 7 food handler training certificates expired in 2024. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf inside reach-in freezer near cookline soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wire shelving at front counter soiled with dust. 2. Ceiling above pizza oven soiled with dust. 3. Air vent on wall near sandwich station and mixer soiled with mold-like substance. 4. Vent pipe at cookline soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box containing unwashed tomatoes stored on wire she,f directly above open pan containing soup inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager moved soup to another cooker during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at sandwich station in back of kitchen has deep cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in kitchen near fountain machine. 2. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf in warewash area.
24-08-4
52
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. Pizza at front counter indicated as being held on time by manager missing time marks. Employee stated the pizza was placed on the counter 35 minutes prior and added the proper time marks. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside refrigerated make-table near pizza oven: diced ham (45F - Cold Holding); sliced beef (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all foods were placed into the cooler three hours prior. Inspector had manager move items to a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: chicken wings (47F-48F - Cooling overnight); chicken wings (47F-49F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated both pans of chicken were cooked the previous day and placed into the cooler to cool. Manager stated the chicken wings have not been removed from the cooler today. Both pans of chicken wings are in deep pans, covered with plastic wrap. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: chicken wings (47F-48F - Cooling overnight); chicken wings (47F-49F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated both pans of chicken were cooked the previous day and placed into the cooler to cool. Manager stated the chicken wings have not been removed from the cooler today. Both pans of chicken wings are in deep pans, covered with plastic wrap. Stop sale issued.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: chicken wings (47F-48F - Cooling overnight); chicken wings (47F-49F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated both pans of chicken were cooked the previous day and placed into the cooler to cool. Manager stated the chicken wings have not been removed from the cooler today. Both pans of chicken wings are in deep pans, covered with plastic wrap.
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table near pizza oven above clean dishes. Employee drink cup on shelf above refrigerated make-table at cookline. Manager removed both drink cups during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Box fan near pizza oven soiled with food debris. Hood filter above fryers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Column in center of kitchen heavily soiled with dust. Vent pipe above cookline soiled with grease. Fan and wall above pizza oven soiled with dust.
36-50-4
43
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler behind front counter near pizza oven: diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the ham and tomatoes were placed into the unit at 41F and held inside unit since 11am this morning. Items are located near the pizza oven where the ambient temperature is warmer. Stop sales issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Package of raw shrimp stored on shelf above wrapped pan containing cooked sausage inside reach-in freezer in kitchen near dish machine. Manager moved raw shrimp to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Manager stated the ham and tomatoes were placed into the unit at 41F and held inside unit since 11am this morning. Items are located near the pizza oven where the ambient temperature is warmer.
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and phone stored on top of frying oil in corner of prep room. Employee removed both from top of frying oil during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans stacked on shelf above three-compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored hanging from pizza oven door handle. Employee removed tongs from handle during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent tube lights on ceiling in prep area of kitchen not shielded.
38-07-4
52
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Jun 19, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At the cook line, bread stored inside plastic bag, Manager removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the salad station, dressing 46F, deli meat and cheese 46F, cut tomatoes 47F, ham 47F, all items moved to freezer, all temperatures dropped to 42-43f. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only stored on top of pizza sauce cans, Manager removed from premises the boric acid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the cook line, seafood mixed no date marked, manager dated 08/14/22. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the cook line, employee drink on prep table, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the dry storage area, onion bags on floor, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the dry storage area, employee personal items stored above food, manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant.
How does Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dunnellon?
Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunnellon average of 72.
Has Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant 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 Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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