FERRARA PIZZA & PASTA
3020 LAMBERTON BLVD STE 101, Orlando FL 32825 · 4072772881
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 34 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded mozzarella 53F, discarded Sliced mozzarella 59F discarded, marinara 44F, chicken cutlet 47F, rechecked 40F Fresh mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding) kept cold holding for 2hrs in salad reach in cooler, rechecked after placed in freezer 40F
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021056637 | Nov 16, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2019024935 | Jan 25, 2019 | Jun 4, 2019 | $200 |
| 4--2016028778 | Apr 7, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | $800 |
| 4--2016013445 | Jan 22, 2016 | Apr 19, 2016 | $280 |
| 4--2015054809 | Oct 26, 2015 | Jan 8, 2016 | $200 |
| 4--2015031586 | Jun 8, 2015 | Sep 28, 2015 | $240 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken on reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded mozzarella 53F, discarded Sliced mozzarella 59F discarded, marinara 44F, chicken cutlet 47F, rechecked 40F Fresh mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding) kept cold holding for 2hrs in salad reach in cooler, rechecked after placed in freezer 40F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on hand sink located in pizza station. Operator replaced.
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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open stored on prep table that has single service items on bottom shelves. Removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on pasta and broccoli containers.Operator removed.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Plumbing system in disrepair.Broken handle in faucet by pizza station. Operator fixed with handle he had. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket with 0 ppm. Rechecked after adding chemical 100 ppm
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw veal stored over cooked lasagna in reach freezer. Removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ground meat in reach in freezer. Removed
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Orange chemical bottle located at servers station
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop grated Parmesan, removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board across from dish machine and cutting boards on make tables.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza employee
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in reach in cooler across fro stove owner place. In place.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer in cook line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from pipe under three compartment sink.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm. Rechecked 200 ppm.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato pieces can Olives can
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw veal stored over lasagna in reach in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach bottle stored on pizza station no label
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make tables
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in chest freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on gasket on cooler in pizza station
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in reach in cooler on pizza station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler across from stove.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of olives
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. DM chlorine with 0 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls inside hand sinks located in pizza station and prep area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Spray bottle kept in servers station with no label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop Parmesan cheese.
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler located at cook line with ambient cooling temperature of 50F
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards around kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in salad cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate10 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. Dm chlorine 0 ppm. Rechecked after primming 10 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over pepperoni in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items kept in reach in cooler located in cook line for less than 4 hrs : Spaghetti 49F, raw chicken 54F, penne pasta 49F, fettuccine 48F, breaded chicken 54F, stuffed shells 49F, pasta fagiole 53F, butter 51F, breaded egg plant 51F, raw wings 55F Employee moved everything to walk in cooler Romaine lettuce kept on salad station for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 64F, sliced tomatoes with temperature of 57F, feta 56F, garlic oil 51F, Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored over dish machine
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris on can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel inside hand sink located by mixer
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on pizza station
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector provided form to operator via email
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Spray bottle stored over ice machine and chemical bottle under dish machine no name.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup use to scoop grated Parmesan
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles over salad station
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler located at cook line with ambient cooling temperature of 50F
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards around kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee waffles stored over restaurant food in walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue cups on servers station.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in salad cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield over reach in cooler located at cook line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 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 ppm 0. Operator called for repair, retest ppm 100
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw veal over pepperoni in reach in freezer
No soap provided at handwash sink. In handwash sink next to kitchen and handwash sink next to coffee machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Sprayer arms with debris
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in prep area for dice pineapple
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly sticky strips near prep table, operator discarded.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in center of kitchen under prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour and sugar containers with debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Grooved cutting board on salad station..
Equipment in poor repair.Gasket on reach in cooler at pantry station.
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.Cheesecake and chocolate cake kept on reach in cooler at front counter. Operator changed to another cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Reach in coolers on cook line have debris.
Aug 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Grooved cutting board on salad station..
Equipment in poor repair.Gasket on reach in cooler at pantry station.
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.Cheesecake and chocolate cake kept on reach in cooler at front counter. Operator changed to another cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Reach in coolers on cook line have debris.
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.