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RUSSO BROTHER'S

RUSSO BROTHER'S located in WINTER SPRINGS has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

1061 W SR 434

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/31/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13578568

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 7 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to bread box Gasket to make table torn
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Scrapper for pizza station between pizza station and reach in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside microwave over make table
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to all reach in coolers Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Between 2 make tables soiled
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and holder Cutting board make table
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired 1/2025
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham and sliced provolone in bottom of make table sliced 2 days ago Tubs of shredded mozzarella in reach in cooler shredded 3 days ago

11/18/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10916587

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -drying rack above 3 compartment sink soiled

4/21/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 10819628

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 11 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dough pans on top of freezer not protected. Operator indicated they don't stack when flipped. Suggested inverting top pan in each stack Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
  • 33-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpster in plaza Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles to handwash sink faucet Vents in hood Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster in plaza Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers need to cleaned Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and holder Cutting board make table Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna made Sunday not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**

4/15/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10725826

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 12 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dough pans on top of freezer not protected. Operator indicated they don't stack when flipped. Suggested inverting top pan in each stack Warning
  • 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpster in plaza Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in cooler Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles to handwash sink faucet Vents in hood Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster in plaza Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers need to cleaned Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed tomatoes over cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler. Operator switched Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and holder Cutting board make table Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna made Sunday not date marked 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. Only employee expired 8-4-24 Warning

11/21/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10725216

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents through establishment accumulation of dust -ceiling tiles around pizza oven soiled with dust Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door lower right corner Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above fryer accumulation of dust -sides of fryer soiled with dust and food debris -can opener soiled with food debris Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza box sleeves stored directly on floor in dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout entire kitchen area soiled with grease and food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**

11/20/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8773505

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 9 basic

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents through establishment accumulation of dust -ceiling tiles around pizza oven soiled with dust Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door lower right corner Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryer Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above fryer accumulation of dust -sides of fryer soiled with dust and food debris -can opener soiled with food debris Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza box sleeves stored directly on floor in dry storage area Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout entire kitchen area soiled with grease and food debris Warning
  • 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -rear door locked with deadbolt Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -ham (56F - Cold Holding); meatball (53F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ham (56F - Cold Holding); meatball (53F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -HWS blocked by cutting board laying on top Corrected On-Site Warning

3/26/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8552284

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - can opener blade
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over peeled garlic
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken wings <4 hours (48 - Cold Holding) Advised operator to bring to freezer for expedited cooling

11/14/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8372422

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line cooler
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cook line cooler
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - around triple sink
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tcs pizza sauce < 4 hours (45F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken wings < 4 hours (45F)
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener blade