The Pizza Press
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, The Pizza Press has five inspections in the public record. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 16 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so The Pizza Press trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooks line hand sink has remnants of pesto sauce in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary at triple sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer in prep area soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back prep hand sink has bucket stored in sink. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout cooks line
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touching salt and sugar, operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On multiple containers on drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooks line has spilled sauce sitting on bottom of cooler.
22-16-4
55
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For three compartment sink sanitizer or dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handicap stall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of flour **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Paper products stored in employee bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
24-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to single service plates at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in sugar containers stored with handles touching sugar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under drain board. Under drain board at beer tap front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat dressing packets in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar under prep table unlabeled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at front counter pizza station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
45
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cream scoop in handwashing sink at front counter Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For three compartment sink sanitizer or dish machine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator with copy, operator filled out **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handicap stall **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On trash can in dining room Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat dressing packets in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop bucket with dirty water Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar under prep table unlabeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of flour **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Paper products stored in employee bathroom **Warning**
24-13-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to single service plates at front counter **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in sugar containers stored with handles touching sugar **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under drain board. Under drain board at beer tap front counter **Warning**
21-04-4
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. Wrapped chocolate chip cookies for self service at front counter not properly labeled Operator moved behind counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at front counter pizza station **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken thawing on prep sink at room temp Operator moved into cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
26
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Plastic gloves storage unit door handles sticky Advised operator to clean when possible **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board infront of sauce station Advised operator to either sand down cutting board or order a new one **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on back prep table Advised operator to remove personal items off of surfaces that food is prepped on **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old stickers in 1/6 pans next to 3 comp sink Advised operator to remove stickers before washing pans **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in front on floor Pizza boxes in back Advised operator to pick boxes off of ground **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Pizza Press last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Pizza Press on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Pizza Press?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Pizza Press.
How does The Pizza Press compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
The Pizza Press most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has The Pizza Press' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Pizza Press have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Pizza Press 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 The Pizza Press inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Pizza Press is inspected around two times per year on average.
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