ESPOSITO PIZZA
2803-9 JAMES L REDMAN PKWY, Plant City FL 33566 · 8137045971
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area
★ 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--2024006930 | Jan 4, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler stored over sauce and vegetables
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on customer soda machine soiled. Reach in cooler at pizza maker line soiled with accumulated debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water fully turned off at hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager turned on.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and sausage in walk in cooler not dated
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink by three compartment sink. Hot water handle removed
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen due to leak that was fixed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water on cook line at 80f
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda nozzles and ice chute soiled at soda station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Of pizza make line
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Sent storage chart to owner
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line hand sink by three compartment sink
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Owner stated 1 new hire that started 1 month ago. Sent reporting agreement to manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to owner
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and cooked sausage in walk in cooler not dated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer soiled with mold like substance
May 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. On make line Priority: Intermediate
May 3, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of Ownership previous license 3916856 Priority: High Priority
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. On make line Priority: Intermediate
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed tube of neosporin and container of hand cream on cook line shelf. Manager removed
Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bowl with packaged raw chicken stored over portioned lasagna in walk in cooler. Manager moved
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained
Interior of reach in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Also torn gasket on pizza make line
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged desserts in grab n go cooler. There is sign showing packaged location. But all desserts need to be individually labeled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in walk in cooler
Mar 7, 2024Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet
Equipment in poor repair. Damaged gasket on pizza make line cooleraa
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed reach in grab n go cooler with cakes and tiramisu
Mar 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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.
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.
Jan 6, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area
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.
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.
Jan 5, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area
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.
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.
Jan 5, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area
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.
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.
Jan 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza Line: cheese pizza (68F - Hot Holding); bruschetta (71F - Hot Holding); spinach ricotta pizza (71F - Hot Holding); goat cheese pizza (70F - Hot Holding); Hawaiian pizza (70F - Hot Holding); sausage pizza (71F - Hot Holding). Emailed time as a public health control paperwork and discussed time marking with 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on front lone not operational
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 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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back hand sink and no hand washing sign
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen. Observed 6 dead roaches in soda station cabinet
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting boards
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Put in walk in cooler sausage
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.