Uncle Maddio's Pizza

1435 E Lafayette St #101, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Uncle Maddio's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Tallahassee restaurants, the typical score is 87; Uncle Maddio's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Beef pizza topping 56F Diced ham 35F Marinara sauce 50F Corn salsa 58F Ranch dressing 58F Raw chicken 53F Alfredo sauce 56F. **see stop sale** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above three compartment sink accumulated with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with dust and grease. Observed reach in cooler at make table gaskets soiled with mold like substance and food debris.
23-03-4
78
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hot holding for less than 4 hours: Alfredo sauce 130F Meatball marinara 122F. Operator began to reheat food items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout establishment soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on dough make table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in ware washing area.
36-22-4
58
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Steak 45F Raw chicken 46F. See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Steak 45F Raw chicken 46F.
01B-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
70
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 45F, per GM placed 45 minutes ago, GM replaced tomatoes and stored in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 operator flyer.
11-27-4
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles containing possible window cleaner, not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 77F, at hand wash sink near prep table.GM turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used to dispense wheat flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. GM removed beverage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. GM removed cellphone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door fall off from first reach in cooler from employee entrance.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shredded cheese stored on floor near dough mixing bowl.GM stored cheese properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in 2 reach in coolers across from pizza oven.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink near 1 compartment sink. GM printed out hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cup racks with mold like substance and or dirt, near dish machine. Also observed hood vents soiled with grease and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed portion cups stored upright near marinara.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dough uncovered in walk in cooler. GM covered dough during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust pitting.
14-17-4
33
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees change gloves no hand wash.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled utensils and then prepare pizza.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lid on container of marinara with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed carrots, celery, cilantro stored next to hand wash sink, no splash guard.
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans and ceiling in walk in cooler with dust accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler on line, shelves with food accumulation.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dough, cookies and garlic in walk in cooler, no cover.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout establishment with grease, dust and mold like substance accumulation.
36-27-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portion cups, portion cup lids and hinged containers stored on floor front line.
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, AC vents and exhaust with dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed receptacle in women's restroom not covered.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed, GM printed current and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed Red Bull and hersheys candy bar stored in walk in cooler next to Alfredo sauce.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food, no beard guard.
13-04-4
37
Sep 26, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Maddio's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Maddio's Pizza on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Maddio's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Maddio's Pizza.

How does Uncle Maddio's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Uncle Maddio's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Uncle Maddio's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Maddio's Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uncle Maddio's Pizza 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 Uncle Maddio's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Maddio's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.