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ROCCO'S PIZZA RESTAURANT

ROCCO'S PIZZA RESTAURANT maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in SPRING HILL. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4369 Commercial Way
Florida, 34606
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10937178

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin located in the back of the kitchen. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. There is one dented can of Italian-style pizza sauce. 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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Three beer kegs were blocking the hand sink. The operator moved them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. All employees' training certificates have expired: La'Aisha N. a¿¿ expired 10/28/2024 Daniel G. a¿¿ expired 01/05/2025 Charles W. a¿¿ expired 09/21/2024 Phillip R. a¿¿ expired 04/26/2025 Lisa W. a¿¿ expired 08/25/2024 Warning

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763769

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in pizza make line reach-in cooler stacked above fill line. Operator moved to different part of cooler. Product had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in pizza make line reach-in cooler stacked above fill line. Discussed procedure with operator. Operator moved to bottom of reach-in cooler and may put cheese on time as a public health control moving forward. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731639

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 10 ppm. Operator contacted service company to repair machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened bag of raw shrimp stored over opened bag of ready-to-eat french fries in freezer. Operator stored correctly and voluntarily discarded french fries. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in pizza make line reach-in cooler stacked above fill line. Operator moved to different part of cooler. Product had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8825404

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8702454

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator tried to troubleshoot machine and contacted service company for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 1/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8584643

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438310

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind ice machine on top of water filter. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 lives roaches in crack of bent cove molding along wall underneath three compartment sink to the right of the dishmachine. Operator sprayed roaches and they are now dead. Operator contacted pest control company and they are in route to the establishment. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Pest control arrived and is further treating and reviewing the area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352970

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on shelves and prep table next to clean equipment and food. Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of Lysol stored to the right of clean plates on shelf next to prep area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site