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CHIANTIS PIZZA & PASTA

1819 W SR 434, Longwood FL 32750 · 407 484 6510

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904535
Grade history
JAN 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw sewage around base of toilet at men's restroom. - manager put restroom out of service with sign directing customers to use women's restroom
High priority/28-13-5/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025005549Jan 22, 2025Feb 19, 2025$400

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, soil. - slicer blade
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - by mopsink - under handsink in dish area
Basic/36-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of white food buckets
Basic/23-03-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - dish area
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
May 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - water well of dish machine
Basic/16-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over reach in freezer
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water at dish station
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below three comp sink
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over cooked shrimp at cookline cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - ROP tuna not removed from packaging
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - fresh chopped garlic in oil (77F - Cold Holding) Operator states less than 4 hours. Moved to cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - seared tuna
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - water well of dish machine
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over reach in freezer
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - tuna
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cookline employee
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water at dish station
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below three comp sink
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - small linguine date marked 9/21 (43f-46fF - Cooling)
High priority/03D-02-5
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-36-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in freezer door handle
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knives stored between cookline cooler. Employee sent to dish station
Basic/24-14-4/Corrective Action Taken
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below triple sink
Basic/36-24-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below triple sink
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. - over prep table
High priority/41-24-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cookline cutting board stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling tile missing. - above hot water heater
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above dish station
Basic/36-34-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon
Basic/06-09-1
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - around mop sink - below triple sink
Basic/36-03-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on pizza oven door handle
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - area around faucet at triple sink
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below triple sink
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 23, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Bottom shelves with rust at prep table.
Basic/14-33-4/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline coolers
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. - above hot water heater
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - below triple sink
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. - plumbing at hand wash sink leaking
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. - around mop sink
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 22, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 15 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 priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - chlorine bucket empty. Manager changed. Final reading 50ppm
High priority/22-41-4
Raw sewage around base of toilet at men's restroom. - manager put restroom out of service with sign directing customers to use women's restroom
High priority/28-13-5/Admin Complaint
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 3 on water tray of hot water heater - 1 on floor below hanwash sink in dish station - 3 on floor behind CO2 tank - 1 on desk in office
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Bottom shelves with rust at prep table.
Basic/14-33-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline coolers
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling tile missing. - above hot water heater
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - below triple sink
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Dead rodent present. - 1 on glue trap below reach in freezer - 2 on glue trap below cookline cooler
Basic/35A-20-4/Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. - plumbing at hand wash sink leaking
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. - around mop sink
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - around mop sink causing retention of old food debris - below triple sink
Basic/36-03-4/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - deep grout lines at ware wash station causing retention of standing water
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall in disrepair. - around mop sink
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - around mop sink causing retention of old food debris - below triple sink
Basic/36-03-4/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - deep grout lines at ware wash station causing retention of standing water
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. - floor drain not draining when hand wash sink is used. - Advised operator to block off area, and put sink out of service until issue is resolved.
Basic/29-19-4/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall in disrepair. - around mop sink
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below triple sink
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 10 flying insects below triple sink
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - salmon ROP
High priority/01B-13-4
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon. See stop sale
Basic/06-09-1
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - around mop sink causing retention of old food debris - below triple sink
Basic/36-03-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Drain cover(s) missing. - at mop sink
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - deep grout lines at ware wash station causing retention of standing water
Basic/36-17-5
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. - floor drain not draining when hand wash sink is used. - Advised operator to block off area, and put sink out of service until issue is resolved.
Basic/29-19-4
Wall in disrepair. - around mop sink
Basic/36-24-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below triple sink
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Square medium cutting board at pizza station
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At pizza station hand washing sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical in spray bottle not labeled at order station
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and prep table
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Fryer basket damaged
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. - oil containers on the floor in the kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4

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.