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GENOS PIZZA AND GRINDERS

11240 NORTHERN AVE, Leesburg FL 34788 · 352-742-7770

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS4509046
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Spilled box of noodles on floor behind mixer.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Pizza conveyor.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef tube over sauces.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -Throughout.
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under prep table by dough mixer.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over ready to eat garlic.
High priority/08A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -White refrigerator gasket.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Pizza prep cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ham 51f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. -Pizza prep cooler lid.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Window seal.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in silver refrigerator.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -Fryer by bathroom.
Basic/33-31-5
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Brush in Handsink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of chest freezer.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Right side of double door cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over tomatoes.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in pizza prep cooler.
Basic/22-16-4

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.