Pizza in the Hood
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Pizza in the Hood 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Pizza in the Hood was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Alachua restaurant, which scores around 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
45
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken, changed gloves and proceeded to handle french fries without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves and reheat fries to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on counter behind front counter sneeze guard: pizza (72F - Hot Holding). Manager stated pizza was placed on counter one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded pizza. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in front of walk-in cooler. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Microwave on shelf above reach-in cooler in front of walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Manager provided hand towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. No proof of training for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain beneath three compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven handle. Manager placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers greasy. Hood vents above cook line. Mop sink across from back door. Tops of reach-in freezers in walk-in cooler. Outside of food containers stored across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go pans stored on shelf next to kitchen prep table. Manager turned containers over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor underneath fryers greasy. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer reach-in cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of pork chops in reach-in freezer located in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
02D-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
33-16-4
32
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: No proof of training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Ice chute of dining room soda machine. Manager cleaned items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
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. No proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on walk-in cooler shelf. Manager removed personal food from walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach-in freezer next to pizza oven. Manager removed phone from reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage shed. Manager placed cooking oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill. Top of reach-in freezer in walk-in cooler. Area around soda nozzles of dining room soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage shed. Manager placed containers on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in bar area. Employee cleaned up debris on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
55
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored underneath front counter warmer: pizza (103F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed underneath warmer 15 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to pizza oven stained. Deflector plate of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on wall next to ice machine.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of tomatoes stored on floor in dry storage shed. Manager placed tomatoes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on top of ice machine. Manager returned scoops to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin. Manager removed scoop from bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach-in cooler next to fryers. Shelf next to pizza oven. Outside of food containers in front of walk-in cooler. Behind the ice shoot of dining room soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage shed. Manager placed containers on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor beneath oven greasy. Floor in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
52
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated item was prepared on 12/4.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in front of walk-in cooler. Can opener on prep table across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on glue traps underneath dining room soda station. Manager discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ice freezer chest located near kitchen entrance from dining room. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in walk-in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing over fryer on cook line. Manager placed hood filter in hood. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above fryers and wall behind fryers greasy. Outside of food storage containers in front of walk-in cooler. Door of reach-in cooler in front of walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza in the Hood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza in the Hood on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza in the Hood?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizza in the Hood.
How does Pizza in the Hood compare to other restaurants in Alachua?
Pizza in the Hood most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Alachua average of 75.
Has Pizza in the Hood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza in the Hood have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pizza in the Hood 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 Pizza in the Hood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza in the Hood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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