ABC PIZZA
37941 HEATHER PLAZA, Dade City FL 33525 · 352-567-1414
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in sticky trap behind pizza oven. 6 live roaches on floor behind pizza oven 1 live roach on floor by salad station cooler 5 live roaches in sticky trap under hand wash sink by front counter 3 live roaches in cabinet at front counter
★ 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--2024065942 | Sep 13, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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/. Establishment removed their self-serve buffet and replaced with employee scooped ice cream preparation area off dining room. No handwash sink present in the area. A preparation table/storage shelf, ice cream freezer, and a cooler are present.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored on shelf next to customer drinking glasses in wait station area. Operator removed.
Insect control device installed over food preparation/storage area in rear of kitchen near walk-in freezer. Operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks stored in reach-in cooler in front service station next to items for customers. Operator removed.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of feta cheese on floor in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in top oven next to pizza oven.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Sent form HR 5030-100 to operator
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. Sent form HR 5030-104 to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner unlabeled in warewashing area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Ladies baskets have no lids.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages stored on deli slicer. Operator removed beverages.
Equipment in poor repair. Several cracked lids and containers in ware washing area,
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles within kitchen and walk in cooler in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Greek peppers and potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives and spatulas between pizza boxes and shelf in dry storage area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on cleaned containers in dish station.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In use single service containers not inverted on cookline. Operator inverted containers.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Found two #10 cans of olives dented. Stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies attached to a pulldown string for upstairs access. Cross contamination observed at cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed and felt debris build up on equipment handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks not secured in rear hallway.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line area ceilings soiled and vents soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two separate personal drink containers in prep areas. It be removed by manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee in food prep area with long hair, no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of inverted drink glasses in drink station area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior roof and seams of microwave rusty. Unit is in use on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Non food contact surfaces on equipment are soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Found two #10 cans of olives dented. Stop sale.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food handler use personal cell phone, then go right back to handling food.
Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed two employees using a hand sink that didn't register over 85F within a minute of me taking a temperature (78F)
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies attached to a pulldown string for upstairs access. Cross contamination observed at cook line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make station front prep area.; Dairy (51F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (48F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (47F - Cold Holding); Dairy (47F); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) made salads (54F - Cold Holding); Dairy (54F - Cold Holding) Stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Lettuce and tomato and mozzarella cut not ambient cooled with in 4 hours see stop sale.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employees could not locate a probe thermometer in the prep and cook areas.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed and felt debris build up on equipment handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks not secured in rear hallway.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line area ceilings soiled and vents soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two separate personal drink containers in prep areas. It be removed by manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee in food prep area with long hair, no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of inverted drink glasses in drink station area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in walk in cooler soiled between grouted tiles.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on walk in cooler and walk in freezer floors.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior roof and seams of microwave rusty. Unit is in use on cook line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Non food contact surfaces on equipment are soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Small cooler near dumpster not necessary.
Nov 12, 2024□ 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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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In prep room Under dish machine Walk in cooler floor soiled
Sep 13, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/ Mark D. 7/2017, Jagar K. 6/24
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 dishwasher, 3 servers, 2 cooks, 1 prep person.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hinges of reach in cooler on cook line Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line Exterior of slicer Walk in cooler gasket
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In prep room Under dish machine Walk in cooler floor soiled
Sep 13, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. 10 ppm, operator primed, corrected to 50 ppm
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher did not wash hands between dirty and clean, still had soap bubbles from 3 compartment sink on hands while touching clean dishes. Discussed with manager on duty.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small fly under dish machine 3 small flies in hallway to office 1 small fly in dining room by buffet
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in sticky trap behind pizza oven. 6 live roaches on floor behind pizza oven 1 live roach on floor by salad station cooler 5 live roaches in sticky trap under hand wash sink by front counter 3 live roaches in cabinet at front counter
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/ Mark D. 7/2017, Jagar K. 6/24
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 dishwasher, 3 servers, 2 cooks, 1 prep person.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 15 dead in sticky traps behind pizza ovens and Hand wash sink by front counter 1 dead on floor in front of glass door cooler by hand wash sink at front counter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on table over crackers at wait station
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hinges of reach in cooler on cook line Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line Exterior of slicer Walk in cooler gasket
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In prep room Under dish machine Walk in cooler floor soiled
Feb 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped pan of pizza crust on floor, picked it up, then continued to organize pizza pans in cooler, no glove change or hand wash, Discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs put in steam table 4 hours ago - meatballs (127F - Reheating)unknown if meatballs were reheated to 165 F. On counter at wait station- butter pads (61F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to3 door lift top cooler in pan of ice - cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (45F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration at 11am, operator moved back to In lift top cooler at wait station- potato salad (48F - Cold Holding), pan over filled, moved to walk in cooler On counter at wait station- butter pads (61F - Cold Holding)see stop sale In display case at front counter -cheesecake (46F - Cold Holding, put in case at 11 am. Moved to walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Meatballs put in steam table 4 hours ago - meatballs (127F - Reheating)unknown if meatballs were reheated to 164F, see stop sale
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One can sliced ripe olives, dented at seam, see stop sale
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front counter, on table over to go boxes
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line counter, moved to bucket
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Server came from dining room, put gloves on to make salad, no hand wash, discussed with manager on duty
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At wait station- > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed onions in hand wash sink.
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 employee health reporting agreement and operator printed forms and had e,ploys on premise sign
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of ice bin at wait station Bottom inside of keg cooler
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior and exterior
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook, ineffective hair restraint on cook, no beard guard on prep cooks
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tracks of display cooler at front counter Slicer at top by handke
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage on top shelf in glass door cooler on cook line, operator removed. Employee beverage on shelf over prep table
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Prep cook cutting onions, not washed first, cook took onions to sink and washed On walk in cooler - unwashed produce over ready to eat
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In prep sink in back kitchen - ground steak thawing, no water running, operator turned water on
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.