Primo's Pizzeria

1031 S Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Primo's Pizzeria has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Lakeland facility scores 85, putting Primo's Pizzeria on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

22-02-4

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Spray bottle of oil above the prep table.

02D-02-4

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta

02C-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Microwave

22-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler dripping from condenser into bus pans.

14-11-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping towel on slicer in prep area.

21-12-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling fan and vents in dining room.

36-34-5

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WB Weld stored next to clean dishes.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced meat in walk-in cooler.

02C-02-5

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Orange knife stored between customer bat and side of reachin cooler. Operator moved knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor

25-05-4

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, lasagnas and cooked veggies not date marked. PIC stated these items made on 9/3. They dated products. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Primo's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Primo's Pizzeria on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Primo's Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Primo's Pizzeria.

How does Primo's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Primo's Pizzeria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Primo's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Primo's Pizzeria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Primo's Pizzeria 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 Primo's Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Primo's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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