V Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited V Pizza nine times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “interior of refrigerator or freezer”, which has been cited two times.
V Pizza's latest score of 70 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mobile bar added to event space and ice machine relocated to liquor room in event space ( no Handwash sink in/near liquor room other than bathroom). Bartender states that bar is only used for private events and ice is placed in containers behind bar for scooping, no actual ice wells (hard plumbed). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Operator stated they submitted plans 12/18/24 and the reviewer came back with some changes, requiring sink installation before plans can be approved. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pushed hair behind ear while speaking with inspector then she placed on gloves and used towels to move reheated meatballs to the steam table no Handwash after touching hair.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One bottle of Jáegermeister with the top glass pour spout busted, possible glass shards in liquor.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Spicy sausage dated/prepped 11/22.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on salad station reach in cooler heavily stained. Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The "Grizzwald family egg nog" contains a raw whole egg but no astrick to indicate a raw item is being used.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mobile bar added to event space and ice machine relocated to liquor room in event space ( no Handwash sink in/near liquor room other than bathroom). Bartender states that bar is only used for private events and ice is placed in containers behind bar for scooping, no actual ice wells (hard plumbed). **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair causing standing water next to drain in front of Three compartment sink. Cove molding in disrepair to the left of Three compartment sink in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest reach in freezer behind bar.
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In server side station over clean forks, knives, and spoons. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer left side door at back of kitchen.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 2 metal containers on clean dish rack with stickers/residue still attached.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Parchment paper box next to Handwash sink in back of kitchen exposed to splash.
25-22-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both keg coolers behind bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 3 containers of seasonings/spices no labels, items located on under the counter shelf on cooks line.
02D-01-5
30
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink behind cash register blocked by pizza boxes.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. And exterior top.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage above Buffalo sauce on cook line, employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around floor drain under Three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
74
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was V Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at V Pizza on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at V Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “interior of refrigerator or freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at V Pizza.
How does V Pizza compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
V Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has V Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at V Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at V Pizza 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 V Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, V Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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