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ESCA'S PIZZA

3717 LAKE EMMA ROAD, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407-794-3722

Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905101
Grade history
AUG 23
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (46F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw breaded chicken over prosciutto at cookline cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - marinara sauce (45F - Cold Holding). Operator states had out less than 1 hour. Moved to freezer for expedited cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
May 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw veal over cooked sausage at reach in cooler - raw chicken over pizza dough
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - quat >400ppm. Employee diluted with water
High priority/41-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - deli meats
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - burgers cooked to temp. - Printed consumer advisory, operator posted to wall
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Light not functioning. In the ware wash area
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Aug 31, 2023 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4/Return visit Aug 31, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (46F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Light not functioning. In the ware wash area
Basic/36-62-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer dirty
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Light not functioning. In the restroom light is out Lights at the 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-62-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4

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.