A B C PIZZA HOUSE
114 N ALEXANDER ST, Plant City FL 33563 · (813)752-5146
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 old rodent dropping on dry storage shelf. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022041774 | Aug 22, 2022 | Mar 30, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Tested 0ppm. Bucket was out of sanitizer. Manager replaced and retested at 50ppm
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white bag on top of rolls in service station
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed piping used to funnel water in kitchen. Unable to confirm if food grade or not.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oregano shaker on cook line soiled with accumulated debris. Observed piping that had buildup of brown debris on interior piping going into that water was flowing through to cool off pasta Employee took to dish to get cleaned
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made dressings, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes and portioned cheese cakes in reach in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple personal food items in reach in cooler. Discussed proper segregation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of shredded cheese, stored on floor in walk-in cooler
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Time and temperature control for safety/ potentially hazardous pizza toppings in make line cooler- mozzarella cheese, cooked spinach, diced ham. Manager time marked
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water in Hand sink in server station turned off fully. Manager stated when Hanson is running too long one of the four drains will start backing up. Tested water, no indications that water is backing up.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal foods in reach in cooler on cook line
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go cooler with packaged cheese cakes by front counter
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In back hand sink by ice machine
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go cheesecakes by front counter
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed blue Lowe's bucket being used for refilling ice bin
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: garlic butter (45F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (45F - Cold Holding); potato salad (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: meat sauce (117F - Hot Holding) Manager turned up steam well
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server hand sink, dish area or cook hand sink
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go cheesecakes by front counter
Oct 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By dish machine and ice machine in back and in server station
No current lans on file for establishment. Server station has soda station with Ice Bin, make table, reach on coolers, prep table. No hand sink in area. Dish machine in separate room and closest hand sink is on other side of wall. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Aug 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By dish machine and ice machine in back and in server station
No current lans on file for establishment. Server station has soda station with Ice Bin, make table, reach on coolers, prep table. No hand sink in area. Dish machine in separate room and closest hand sink is on other side of wall. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Aug 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Server cooler: feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); potato salad (44F - Cold Holding) Pizza cooler: cut ham (60F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (60F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Dairy (51F - Cold Holding) Makeline next to seam table: Krab (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (54F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server cooler: feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); potato salad (44F - Cold Holding). Product in line since 11am, time taken 3:20pm. Stop sale issued Pizza cooler: cut ham (60F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (60F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Dairy (51F - Cold Holding) Make line next to-steam table: Krab (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (54F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By dish machine and ice machine in back and in server station
No current lans on file for establishment. Server station has soda station with Ice Bin, make table, reach on coolers, prep table. No hand sink in area. Dish machine in separate room and closest hand sink is on other side of wall. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Server cooler, make line next to steam table, pizza make table
Dec 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. No proof of training, currently on warning and callback due 12-14-2023
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage, dish area, and kitchen in between walk in freezer and wall
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 old rodent dropping on dry storage shelf. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area
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. No proof of training, currently on warning and callback due 12-14-2023
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage, dish area, and kitchen in between walk in freezer and wall
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dough press soiled with dust Make line soiled
Oct 16, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table to left of steam well: stuffed cheese shells (49F - Cold Holding); stuffed cheese manicotti (49F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding)
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 to operator and they printed and posted
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.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted
Aug 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on reach in cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.