Playa Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
39
Score
Playa Pizza has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 six violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Windermere restaurants (averaging 64), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature./raw beef stored over raw salmon/cook line cold drawer/ **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over pre cooked sausages/walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over sliced tomatoes/walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./tomato sauce hot holding at 122F/less than 4 hours/reheated to 167F/ **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./clear chemical spray bottle not labeled/kitchen/ **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic container on cleaned dish rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./walk in freezer floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil carton and a bag of panko. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Kitchen ice machine and bar ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under green cutting board./ **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./kitchen ice machine air filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment./hand sink by 3 compartment sink.
33-06-4
39
Jul 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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./chlorine 0ppm/tested several times/changed sanitizer bucket, rechecked 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and quart strips not available.
16-37-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./dish machine top switch leaking.
29-08-4
74
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning./two light bulbs at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./above kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
90
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./observed two flying insects in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./pizza slices 76F/out from oven 30 minutes per cook/recommended using time as public health control.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce 52F/sitting on prep table for 40 minutes per cook/iced. Cooked cut chicken 50F/front pizza counter cooler for 20 minutes per cook.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./expired 4/1/2024/operator renewed immediately/license now current active, expires 4/1/2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./bar hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strips not available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine./top of the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./by kitchen entrance/ **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./blue soda cups at the bar and wait station.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./walk in freezer floor.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./86F, on stove.
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning./one light bulb at cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation./lettuce.
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored./pizza boxes on floor, near bar/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment./women restroom.
33-06-4
27
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./cook line white cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips not available for the dish machine. Quat strips not available for 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./pizza station employee working for 7 months.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./bread crumbs on top shelf not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./to go containers on expo area/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./by kitchen entrance.
36-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./cup used to scoop croutons/dry storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
50
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
Oct 31, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pizza toppings and pizza lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination at pizza station. Chairs are around the pizza bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: 30 days time extension per Angela Carragher. **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Playa Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Playa Pizza on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Playa Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Playa Pizza.
How does Playa Pizza compare to other restaurants in Windermere?
Playa Pizza most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Windermere average of 64.
Has Playa Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Playa Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Playa Pizza 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 Playa Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Playa Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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