Peppino's Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Peppino's Pizza has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Peppino's Pizza's latest score is in line with the Gainesville average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Sep 5, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink in dish area, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lasagna stored on cook line dated 8/24. Manager stated item was prepared on 8/24 and frozen then removed on 9/3. Manager placed proper date on lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Stuffed noodles stored in walk-in cooler dated 8/23.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line oven. **Repeat Violation**
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. Two new employees working without proof of employee reporting agreement.
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. Cooked noodles stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated noodles was prepared the previous morning.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles throughout the kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table next to slicer. Manager removed drink from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in dish area, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on kitchen prep table. Manager placed wet towel in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
39
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item on prep table across from cook line oven: meatballs (58F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item was placed on table thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed item in walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee drained pan of spinach in hand washing sink across from walk-in cooler.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of cook line grill drawers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meatballs thawing at room temperature. Employee moved item to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table car from cook line oven.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in warmer on prep table next to cook line, 131F. Manager turned up warmer to heat water to 135F. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
58
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Observed a full pizza on the rack, no time mark. An adjusted mark was put in place. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. ALSO, the cut boards are stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a drink on a prep table. This was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Peppino's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Peppino's Pizza on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Peppino's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Peppino's Pizza.
How does Peppino's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Peppino's Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Peppino's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Peppino's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Peppino'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 Peppino's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Peppino's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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