PIZZANOS PIZZA AND GRINDERZ
126 CALIFORNIA BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table in the middle of the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator removed Spatula in hand sink in ware washing area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels in hand sink in ware washing area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap at hand sink in ware washing area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over 3 compartment sink that have clean dishes on it heavily soiled with dirt debris.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on prep table.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled a bottle of degreaser in ware washing area. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in freezer at entrance of the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving above prep table next to pizza oven. At bottom of Free standing shelf in front of pizza oven. Warning
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in freezer at entrance of the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hats Hats on clean dish rack. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cheese in cracked pan In walk-in cooler. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser Stored on shelf above single service items and seasonings. Operator relocated bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe. Warning
- 11-26-1: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 and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to seal the lid on the chest style freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to seal the lid on the chest style freezer. Warning
- 11-27-4: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 a copy. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Emailed a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).