FIVE STAR PIZZA
2425 NE 18 PL #104, Ocala FL 34470 · 352.629.7808
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
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. At the pizza station, pizza sauce no date time marked, Manager marked 11:00-3:00pm.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. For one new female employee
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach-in cooler at the pre side area, employee personal food with plastic fork next to customers food (sauce) Employee moved.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drink stored next and above customers food, manager removed.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. At the pizza station, pizza sauce no date time marked, Manager marked 11:00-3:00pm.
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. No documents available for 15 employees
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers with wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Oil squeeze bottle next to oven on floor, Manager moved.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certifications available.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No plans available at inspection time, inspector provided a digital copy.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For three employees
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter area, spray bottle not labeled, manager labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets.
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.