Pienezza Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Pienezza Pizza has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Pienezza Pizza's latest score of 70 falls below the Kissimmee average of 78. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Strand of hair on pizza dough prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front counter blocked with speed rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired test strips.
16-37-1
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. One new hire not informed of the responsibility for employee health reporting. Filled form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles with purple substance without label next to triple sink. Per operator the substance is degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution in-use surpass maximum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones charging on sugar container at back of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee working without hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor next to reach-in freezer at front counter. Mozzarella Cheese and pizza dough in plastic container on the floor in reach-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At back of kitchen.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in bulk container without label at the back of kitchen.
02D-01-5
41
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Sent tear sheet with form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef cold holding in walk-in cooler not dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling, tiles and light shield above pizza oven heavily soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza make table with broken gasket.
14-11-5
64
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 2 flats of shell eggs over dough and other items in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Unmarked restroom. **Repeat Violation**
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Unmarked restroom.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Pizza cook area heavily soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license has expired but facility is current.p **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.several boards heavily grooved and stained. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped and dirty gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Wall, soap dispensers, other attached equipment heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwash area, cookline handwash area, prep table wall etc. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Hot water takes long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Front counter **Repeat Violation**
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Encrusted material on can opener blade and holder. - pizza dough trays accumulation of black mold like substance -Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler / freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets - walk-in cooler shelves - fan cover walk-in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Attached to reach in cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent and floor around.
16-15-4
47
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards - ice chute at self service soda machine **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - bottle with green liquid at kitchen shelf
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - soufflé inside pasta **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -unisex restroom needs covered waste receptacle **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - accumulation of black mold substance in mop sink - white trays in walk-in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in freezer
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pienezza Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pienezza Pizza on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pienezza Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pienezza Pizza.
How does Pienezza Pizza compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Pienezza Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Pienezza Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pienezza Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pienezza 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 Pienezza Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pienezza Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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