EMILIO'S ITALIAN PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT LLC
2475 N NARCOOSSEE RD, St. Cloud FL 34771 · 407.957.9091
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Pinwheel at walk in cooler
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink between three compartment sink and mixer in prep area covered by bag Operator removed bag
Equipment in poor repair. Several torn equipment gaskets throughout kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles near walk in cooler entrance
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer in server area room in hallway leading to bathrooms and kitchen entrance
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several fans throughout kitchen Storage shelves over make tables in kitchen Several gaskets throughout
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near handwashing sink at cookline entrance
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour on storage shelf next to walk in cooler Operator labeled
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license Expired April 1st 2025 Operator renewed during inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by three compartment sink in warewashing area covered by garbage bag Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to three compartment sink closest to kitchen entrance Operator stocked paper towels
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 employee training provided
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Either bathroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in container of salt on shelf across from ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on steel door reach in freezer across from walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles in between walk in cooler and reach in freezers
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid in use in make table on cookline Several cracked dishes on clean dish shelf in warewashing area
Food stored on floor. Container of dough, sauce on floor in the walk in cooler Operator put on lift 6 inches off floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs on oven handle on cookline Operator removed
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt and cornmeal on shelf across from ice machine unlabeled Operator labeled
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Pinwheel at walk in cooler
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Pinwheels and garlic bread are stored in containers lined with paper towel at walk in cooler Formed dough at prep station covered with beach towel
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream at white reach in cooler on cooks line. Per operator opened over 24 hours ago
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer has torn gasket on left side door.freezer is located across all in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cooks line on oven door handle
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at pizza prep station is not operational,facility has operational hand washing sink on the other side of prep area. Per operator has plumber coming out to fix
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused fryer stored by triple sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ceiling of walk in cooler
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Garlic rolls at walk in cooler stored in white trash bag
Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Both restrooms
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler ceiling
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza prep table not keeping TCS food 41F and below
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers and stove
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer stored in storage area by mop sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in clear container stored on shelf under hot well at cooks line
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Garlic rolls at walk in cooler stored in white trash bag
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs,cheese,ham,mozzarella and garlic butter all temping 50F-54F. Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs,cheese,ham,mozzarella and garlic butter all temping 50F-54F. Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Both restrooms
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler ceiling
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza prep table not keeping TCS food 41F and below
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers and stove
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer stored in storage area by mop sink
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer solution reading at 200ppm.Operator corrected
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in clear container stored on shelf under hot well at cooks line
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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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 tear sheet to display and or make kit to clean up bodily fluids.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled.
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. Several new employees at this time.
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. Sent operator forms to correct issue. No warning as operator was working on issue immediately.
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. No proof for
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in wait station,
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - miner wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Double door freezer gasket in poor repair.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ricotta cheese in pizza cooler with spoon in container covered.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in cookline freezer moderately soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza slices came out at 11am. 2.5 hours ago. Operator corrected
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop pepper
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse with dry goods back room Phone above prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets pizza make table Gaskets 2 door reach in freezer
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Hood filters Gaskets reach in upright freezer
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened soda in freezer
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Sink by triple sink
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.