Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
10
Score
Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 6, 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 20 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Davenport average 85, so Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
29
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 29 minor violations.
View 37 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Supreme black olives sharply dented operator removed can. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership, pending upon remodel and plan review approval. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on salad and pizza station soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Sprayed head on dish sink nozzle soiled with accumulated debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan in handwashing sink by three compartment sink. Manager removed pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in rear handwashing sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. Previously approved plans in system from 2012. Additional warmer unit added next to pizza prep station 3 reach in freezers added in kitchen Unsealed acoustic ceiling Tiles throughout kitchen Working toilet and hand sink in mop room, previous plans showed the hand sink and toilet were supposed to be removed. Dry storage racks with single service items stored in office. Ice machine added on prep table manager stated it is designated for employee use only. Dough machine move to left corner of walk in cooler Pizza prep station and expo table added in front of pizza oven in between make line and cutting station. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Date marking missing on cooked sausage in reach in freezer, pans of cut tomatoes, cooked pasta, and cooked meats. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of purple cleaner by prep station not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in spice container. Operator removed cup from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Observed soiled Carpet in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing. Acoustic ceiling tiles through out kitchen, dish area, and prep area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water spots on ceiling tiles, some tiles drooping, and some have holes throughout kitchen and dining area **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wet cloths in reach in cooler under food containers. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, on prep shelf. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of Supreme black olives sharply dented, operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked half pans in dish area **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through out kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lids cracked or broken. Observed cracked 3rd pan lids, and damaged black pizza pans. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda and water bottles stored on floor under cashier station. Pizza sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler, manager moved container to rack. **corrected on site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, underneath hand sink in between two prep tables, and next to pizza station by the oven. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, next to take out station. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in chest freezer by front counter **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at shared dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Multiple lights not functioning through out kitchen. Observed light not working in front of kitchen, at cashiers station. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler storage racks soiled with grease build up. Dry storage racks soiled with grease and dust build up. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. All wire shelving through out kitchen and dish area soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Portable fans in kitchen area has accumulation of dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler has accumulation of dust. Walls and ceiling in walk in cooler soiled with dust, and mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid, at shared dumpster. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cloths being used under food containers in walk in cooler shelf. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in salad station cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions stored over washed onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Walls through out kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
10
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Surprisingly email operator document.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Surprisingly email operator document.. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: 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. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed operator documents.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: 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. Emailed operator documents.. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Busted glass on upright warmer. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
58
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Surprisingly email operator document.. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed due to Hand wash sink not draining water, next to 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed operator documents.. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hand wash sink not draining water in handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects, in control devices. Observed approximately 20 in bug zapper stored on wall above hand sink and near food preparation tables, operator removed and discarded bug zapper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Warning**
24-06-4
41
May 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Mar 28, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table in the middle of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator removed Spatula in hand sink in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels in hand sink in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap at hand sink in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
61
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled a bottle of degreaser in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over 3 compartment sink that have clean dishes on it heavily soiled with dirt debris.
23-03-4
78
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser Stored on shelf above single service items and seasonings. Operator relocated bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving above prep table next to pizza oven. At bottom of Free standing shelf in front of pizza oven. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in freezer at entrance of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hats Hats on clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cheese in cracked pan In walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-38-4
47
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to seal the lid on the chest style freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
86
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Emailed a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to seal the lid on the chest style freezer. **Warning**
14-71-4
70
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2022 **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the pizza station reach in cooler.
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. Provided a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Backdoor.
35B-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
55
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2022 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Sausage 46f walk -in cooler Chicken 45f salad station.
03C-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on the end of the prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling throughout the kitchen shows water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz.
How does Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz compare to other restaurants in Davenport?
Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz most recently scored 10 out of 100, which is lower than the Davenport average of 85.
Has Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz 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 Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz is inspected around three times per year on average.
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