Winter Garden Pizza Company
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
67
Score
Public records show six inspections at Winter Garden Pizza Company stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to nine violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Winter Garden Pizza Company scores about where you'd expect for a Winter Garden restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Home made pizza sauce with fresh garlic and olive oil on prep table at 58F. Home made fresh garlic with oil on front line prep table at 69F/both less than 4 hours per manager/will add to time control plan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./kitchen hand sinks used as prep sink/drainer in hand sink/removed/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./on cleaned dish rack/kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed onions stored over prepped mozzarella cheese/outside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
67
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs store over ready to eat dressing/kitchen reach in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza holding at 68F, less than 4 hours per manager/provided time as public health control form. Pizza sauce holding at 55F, less than 4 hours/iced immediately, rechecked 39F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink near kitchen entrance used to prepare food/cut lettuce removed, sink cleaned and used as a hand sink. Observed ice inside hand sink/bar/ **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./two bar hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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./one new hired employee. Form signed by employee immediately/ **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./two bar hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizing bottle at the bar. Windex bottle at dish area/ **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./pizza box near back exit door/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered./basil at the bar/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed vegetables stored over cut lettuce/walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./under pizza station table/ **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour and yeast bins/ **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./hand sink near back exit door.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
27
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Nov 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw calamari stored over dressing bottles on reach in cooler close to mixer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels on hand wash sink located by mixer.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.No written procedures for pizza pies.
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Dust on ceiling tiles on cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee drinks placed next to clean tables on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.Employee preparing food on dining room area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee cutting vegetables while using multiple bracelets. Employee preparing pizza while wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice build up on all chest freezers located on storage next to restaurant.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Tongs hanging from oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shield on light fixture at dry storage located next to restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No hand wash sign on large hand wash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.Employee cutting cucumbers with out washing them first. Cucumbers box do not say that cucumbers area previously washed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.Dry storage and walk in cooler next to restaurant and located with in open access to customers with doors not locked. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Wall behind steam well have debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance in gaskets on reach in coolers containing beer kegs at servers station.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Winter Garden Pizza Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Winter Garden Pizza Company on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Winter Garden Pizza Company?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Winter Garden Pizza Company.
How does Winter Garden Pizza Company compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Winter Garden Pizza Company most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Garden average of 65.
Has Winter Garden Pizza Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Winter Garden Pizza Company have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Winter Garden Pizza Company 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 Winter Garden Pizza Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Winter Garden Pizza Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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