Redlands Pizza

24814 Sw 177 Ave, Homestead, FL 33031
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Redlands Pizza stretching back to 2022. Redlands Pizza was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Homestead restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) under pizza prep table. Operator changed solution for final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator reset triple sink for final concentration Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of spray paint stored next to bottle of bbq sauce in dry storage rack. Operator removed spray paint. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for pizza slices without written plan. Emailed operator form via email.
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler broken, not in use. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
50
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (117F - Hot Holding) at stove, as per operator for less than 3 hours.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaner solution not labeled next to deli slicer.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine broken in prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled in front of pizza oven and standing reach in cooler in prep area.
22-16-4
70
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed unwashed mushrooms stored above cooked chicken wings, employee placed cooked chicken wings on top. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed no sneezeguard in the shelf where the pizza is displayed.
08B-02-4
74
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
86
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grabbed her phone while she was engaged in food preparation.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
02C-04-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on the preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop on the powdered sugar container. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
61
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed five dented cans of tomatoes pasta sauce at shelf located in front of mop sink. Operator marked the cans as "do not use" . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Operator changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
82
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored next to cheese at reach in cooler located in front of preparation table.
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over precooked chicken wings and calamari rings at reach in freezer. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed a pizza has no time marked at preparation table. As per operator was made one hour ago. Operator date marked the pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs sauce (117 F - Hot Holding) at stove. As per operator was prepared one and a half hour ago. Operator turned on the stove to reheating the meatballs sauce **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed yeast inside of a container marked as salt. Operator changed the lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor next to the shelves located in front of mop sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a little single service cup with no handle inside of yeast container (marked as salt). Operator removed the little cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Redlands Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Redlands Pizza on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Redlands Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Redlands Pizza.

How does Redlands Pizza compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Redlands Pizza most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Redlands Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Redlands Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Redlands 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 Redlands Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Redlands Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.