AJ'S PIZZA
42 W PLANT ST, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407-347-8129
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza holding at 68F, less than 4 hours per manager/provided time as public health control form. Pizza sauce holding at 55F, less than 4 hours/iced immediately, rechecked 39F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $3,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019028623 | May 22, 2019 | Jun 18, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2017005553 | Dec 13, 2016 | Mar 14, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2016015004 | Dec 17, 2015 | Jun 30, 2016 | $3,000 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Home made pizza sauce with fresh garlic and olive oil on prep table at 58F. Home made fresh garlic with oil on front line prep table at 69F/both less than 4 hours per manager/will add to time control plan.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./kitchen hand sinks used as prep sink/drainer in hand sink/removed/
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./on cleaned dish rack/kitchen.
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed onions stored over prepped mozzarella cheese/outside walk in cooler.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs store over ready to eat dressing/kitchen reach in cooler/
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza holding at 68F, less than 4 hours per manager/provided time as public health control form. Pizza sauce holding at 55F, less than 4 hours/iced immediately, rechecked 39F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink near kitchen entrance used to prepare food/cut lettuce removed, sink cleaned and used as a hand sink. Observed ice inside hand sink/bar/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./two bar hand 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./one new hired employee. Form signed by employee immediately/
No soap provided at handwash sink./two bar hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizing bottle at the bar. Windex bottle at dish area/
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./hand sink near back exit door.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./pizza box near back exit door/
Stored food not covered./basil at the bar/
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed vegetables stored over cut lettuce/walk in cooler/
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./under pizza station table/
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour and yeast bins/
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Apron and bags on bags of flour operators removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at prep area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at prep area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dishwasher soiled
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.