The Pizza Pie
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
78
Score
The Pizza Pie has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “three employees ployee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited four times.
The Pizza Pie's latest score is in line with the Land O' Lakes average of 76. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above cooked meat ball in vertical reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed the eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 litter soda on floor in storage room. Operator removed them to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above sauce in reach in cooler , operator removed it to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Three employees ployee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and prep table Knives between reach in cooler and prep table. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-14-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Unlabeled employee food in reach in cooler with store on same shelf, operator labeled it and moved it to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit above cooked meat ball in reach in cooler . Operator removed fruit to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plate in hand washing sink by three compartment. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna reach in color employee date marked food **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knifes between reach in coolers employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees
13-03-4
74
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over lemons in reach in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handles on cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and wallet on shelf over prep coolers
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between coolers on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecake, tiramisu and cake packaged onsite and available in grab and go cooler at front counter not properly labeled, inspector discussed options with operator
02D-03-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in coolers/freezers containing unpackaged food in hallway leading to customer restrooms not secured
08B-63-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees engaged in food prep with no hair restraint
13-03-4
58
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 400 ppm. operator will call tech to adjust system, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottled water over prep table, moved to front counter
12B-07-4
82
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
03D-01-5
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. Pizza on speed rack was not time marked employee determined time and placed mark mozzarella cheese on counter top and butter employee placed a time mark observed the time/temperature control for safety food on four hour time sheet
03F-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonia above 200-400 pm employe remade to 200 ppm
41-18-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook lasagna reach in cooler across stove top
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken wings covered with plastic wrap during cooling process Employee removed plastic wrap **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee chewing food in back kitchen
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and drink on shelf above reach in cooler. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
45
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves next to reach in cooler soiled Gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Pizza Pie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Pizza Pie on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Pizza Pie?
Across the inspection record, “three employees ployee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Pizza Pie.
How does The Pizza Pie compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?
The Pizza Pie most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Land O' Lakes average of 76.
Has The Pizza Pie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Pizza Pie have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Pizza Pie means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Pizza Pie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Pizza Pie is inspected around three times per year on average.
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