Ronnies Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Ronnies Pizzeria has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Palm Springs restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese pizza (83F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.75 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Sliced pizza 76F hot holding. Per operator, out of temperature approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Same. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Same. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Same. **Admin Complaint**
27-24-5
64
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
45
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen through rear exit and then handled clean equipment and utensils without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed frying pans and placed to dry without sanitizing, Triple Sink (Chlorine - Not Set Up). Advised Operator of proper sanitization. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At shelf above pizza make top; cheese pizza (100F - Hot Holding). Operator stated pizza prepared/reheated prior to being held at room temperature for less than 1 hours. Advised Operator of Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) requirements. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; cooked pasta (81F - Cooling 2:20pm/81F 2:45pm). Operator stated pasta cooling for 30 minutes prior, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
50
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At double door upright stainless reach in cooler; insulin and syringes stored in an unlabeled/uncovered plastic storage container over/with food to be served to the public. Operator covered/labeled container and moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
67
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Salad flip top; cut tomatoes (45°F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to triple door stainless reach in. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area speed rack; chicken wings (89°F - Cooling 3:10pm/88°F - Cooling 3:35pm). Stored at room temperature on multiple full sheet trays stacked close together. Operator stated cooling for one hour. At this rate product will not reach 70°F within 2 hours. Operator separated trays and began moving to reach in freezer/reach in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date mark labels stuck to containers.
16-46-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At flour storage container; scoop handle laying in flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Mar 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pizza sauce 47 stored overnight in reach in cooler.( corner air vents blocked)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce 47 stored overnight in reach in cooler.( corner air vents blocked) prepared onsite. Not handled today.
03A-02-5
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 to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light green color liquid spray bottle by three compartment sink not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal beverage bottles stored with and above food in reach in coolers. Explained and manager moved bottles to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
55
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink chlorine 0 ppm, chef changed the solution, chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on both hose bibbs at mop sink outside.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Starts at 50 f. Explained.
05-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired on 12/01/2021. Emailed paperless License and renewal information.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladles in standing waster on stove. Water temperature 89 f. Explained and employee dumped the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ronnies Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ronnies Pizzeria on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ronnies Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ronnies Pizzeria.
How does Ronnies Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Palm Springs?
Ronnies Pizzeria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Springs average of 82.
Has Ronnies Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ronnies Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ronnies 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 Ronnies Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ronnies Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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