Pigzza
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Pigzza 11 times, with records going back to 2023. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 16 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Pigzza trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The only Hand sink for ware wash and cook line blocked by rolling rack **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Corrected on site when owner arrived in middle of inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has relocated the only hand sink for ware wash and cook line area, not easily accessible for cook line Owner has stated he will add an additional hand sink for cook line and update drawing Facility has added a soda fountain/ice bin server area in dining area. Owner stated he will change ice bin from scooping ice to self dispensing or remove area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Operator removed coke machine. Hand sinks fir warewashing area is in place abd not obstructed from use. Operator has added a hand sinks on cook line and needs to submit plans **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Only hand sink for cook line and ware wash **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
27-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by expo area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Fan covers in walk in cooler Shelves in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door reach in cooler at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall over ice machine has dust and ceiling tile over **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
45
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over milk in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Only hand sink for cook line and ware wash **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The only Hand sink for ware wash and cook line blocked by rolling rack **Warning**
31A-09-4
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/ Corrected on site when owner arrived in middle of inspection **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has relocated the only hand sink for ware wash and cook line area, not easily accessible for cook line Owner has stated he will add an additional hand sink for cook line and update drawing Facility has added a soda fountain/ice bin server area in dining area. Owner stated he will change ice bin from scooping ice to self dispensing or remove area **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by expo area **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Fan covers in walk in cooler Shelves in walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door reach in cooler at cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall over ice machine has dust and ceiling tile over **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
35
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -lasagna 10/10 Sausage 10/15 -Alabama sauce 10/15 6 tubs -ranch 10/10 2 tubs -tres leche 10/1 1 tub
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. --lasagna 10/10 Sausage 10/15 -Alabama sauce 10/15 6 tubs -ranch 10/10 2 tubs -tres leche 10/1 1 tub
01B-24-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 44 Total -15 small flying insects at dish pit -7 small flying insects at cook line -1 small flying insects at walk in cooler door -21 small flying insects under ice storage at bar **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cook lime cutting boards stained -soda gun at bar interior soiled with slime
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -hand wash sink behind cook line
27-19-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -chicken made 10/18 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle at bar with clear substance not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -cook line reach in coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plates on storage rack
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -utensils in black containers on storage rack
24-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches in glue trap next to bar dish machine
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -cook line cooler maintenance hatch
14-71-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -corn meal scoop
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cook line reach in cooler seals soiled -cornmeal container -flour container -soda gun drain line soiled with slime
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -dishes on storage rack
16-48-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -duel garage style doors open, no air curtains or other means to prevent vermin **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -to go containers on crash cart not inverted or protected
25-06-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -from pipe under rise sink next to dish machine
29-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -cornmeal and flour at pizza oven
02D-01-5
20
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Op sink with splitter no vacuum breaker
29-42-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Bay door in dining room open no protection. Operator closed door **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects at bar. Not near any food contact surface 1 flying insect in kitchen near dish Machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in prep cooler 54F over 4hrs per operator. Operator discarded (corrected on site) Garlic Aoili 70F in kitchen on insufficient ice bath. Advised operator to put on sufficient ice bath. Or could put on time as a public health control plan - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has training scheduled - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and lettuce over packaged cheese in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
64
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects at bar. Not near any food contact surface 1 flying insect in kitchen near dish Machine
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic in prep cooler 54F over 4hrs per operator. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in prep cooler 54F over 4hrs per operator. Operator discarded (corrected on site) Garlic Aoili 70F in kitchen on insufficient ice bath. Advised operator to put on sufficient ice bath. Or could put on time as a public health control plan
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher at bar chlorine tested several times 00ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty bottle in hand sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has training scheduled
53B-14-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and lettuce over packaged cheese in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
41
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp and calamari in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. in flour container **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table left side of cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing Watch and bracelet while preparing cut greens **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of sausage on floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At opposite side cook line by dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
61
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp and calamari in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached egg on both menus ceaser dressing contains raw egg **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Operator no longer serves poached egg. Operator will correct ceaser dressing on menu **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. in flour container **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table left side of cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing Watch and bracelet while preparing cut greens **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of sausage on floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At opposite side cook line by dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
55
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
43
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at bar. Operator labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees thermos on top of prep table Operator removed item **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Mar 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. - At mop sink.
29-34-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pigzza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pigzza on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pigzza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pigzza.
How does Pigzza compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pigzza most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pigzza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pigzza have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pigzza 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 Pigzza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pigzza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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