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CICALA'S PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT

Based on 8 health inspections, CICALA'S PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT in LAKELAND has earned a 3.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

2977 Duff Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33810
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13454320

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed ice scoop from drain rack. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handles, employee removed from oven door handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on pizza flip top unit, and top of pizza oven.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to facility.
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing required signature of trainer.

8/5/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13454005

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/7/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10942068

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on floor next to mixer, employee removed bag of flour from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade and dough mixer. Employee cleaned can opener blade and mixer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

11/6/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10712300

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 6 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Observed in kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on floor. Manager removed bag of flour from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface with debris, dirt, dust. Observed under soft drink machine at front counter.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor, employee removed pizza boxes from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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 written procedures to manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed on can opener blade. Manager placed can opener in soapy water to soak. **Corrective Action Taken**

9/5/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8782338

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed near rear exit door.
  • 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 form to operator. Corrected On-Site

5/16/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8633373

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/15/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8586949

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw intact eggs stored over salad in walk in cooler, employee moved raw eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade.
  • 53B-01-5: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.

1/9/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8529129

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of bread on floor, employee removed box from floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle, employee removed tongs from door handle. Corrected On-Site