FIVE STAR PIZZA
600 NW 75 ST, Gainesville FL 32607 · 3523337979
Last inspected Dec 5, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
DEC 24
SEP 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket tested at 200 ppm Cl. Manager replaced with 50ppm Cl
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. three-compartment sink tested 400 ppm Quat. Manager changed and tested at 200ppm Quat
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 any food handler certificates for any employees
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed ( flour )with a bowl without a handle.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired June 1, 2024
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from a can in the prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard. Employee on cook line preparing food not wearing a hair restraint.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product(house made sauces ).
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at all handwash sinks.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( onions, tomatoes ) stored over ready-to-eat food (wings, brownies) in walk in cooler.
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in make line reach-in cooler: chicken wings (51F,52F - Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken portioned thirty minutes earlier. Manager placed chicken on shallow pan to reduce temperature to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of spic and span stored next to take out containers stored on shelf underneath kitchen prep table. Manager moved spray bottle to another shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head for kitchen floor mixer. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
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 available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of window cleaner stored on shelf underneath kitchen prep table.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf in back of kitchen. Manager had employee remove cardboard during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above make line. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drink on shelf in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Hood vents above pizza oven.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned to go containers over.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in make line reach-in cooler across from pizza oven: beef (45F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in reach-in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
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. Pizza sauce and pizzas stored on counter next to make line reach-in cooler. Manager had employee add time mark to items.
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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to floor mixer. Interior of dough rounder next to floor mixer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine or quaternary test kit available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
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 proof of employee reporting responsibility for some of employees.
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. Establishment has proof of employee training for four employees, manager stated there are ten employees for the establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of blue liquid underneath front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter above rolls of aluminum. Manager discarded drink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Rolling rack across from kitchen floor mixer.
Stored food not covered. Container of sugar stored on bottom shelf of prep table next to kitchen floor mixer. Manager placed lid on container.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table across from pizza oven. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
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