Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza

5757 Sw 75 St Unit 101, Gainesville, FL 32608

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: an open gallon of milk in the wait station reach-in cooler at 46°. The manager chose to discard. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: in use tea urns with buildup in the spouts.

22-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: daylight coming through the back door seal next to the cook line.

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: scoop handle touching mozzarella, the scoop was adjusted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-06-5

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed: gaskets on the pizza make line are compromised.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the shredded cheese scoop touching product on the cook line. The scoop was adjusted. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the gaskets on the make table are soiled, pizza area.

23-03-4

May 9, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gallon milk at the wait station reach-in cooler, 48F . This was moved to the walk-in freezer open for quick cooling. The milk had been taken out recently to pour a Togo drink. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: gaskets at the pizza cook line have an accumulation of debris in them.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: soup in the walk-in cooler, 35F, not covered. Lids were added. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: gallon milk at 45F in the wait station reach-in cooler. The cap was removed to promote cooling. ALSO, pasta in the walk-in cooler 50F. This may have been out for portioning earlier. This was moved over into the walk-in freezer. The pasta was fully covered upon entrance into the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored over single service pizza boxes. Manager removed backpack. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry. Manager place mop on rack **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical substance at bar hand wash sink.

41-17-4

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/ Observed no food certified manager present with 10 employees working.

53A-05-6

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (Tomato ) stored above ready to eat food items in Walk-in Cooler

08B-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers on the clean ware rack that were not properly air dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza.

How does Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Piesanos Stone Fired 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 Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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