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J AND J PIZZA EXPRESS

1928 FORTUNE RD, Kissimmee FL 34744 · 4073505450

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5911430
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan inside of handwashing sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Return visit Mar 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl scoop in shredded cheese in pizza make table Cup scoop inside bag of flour across from walk in freezer
Basic/14-01-5/Return visit Mar 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two Co2 tanks across from mop sink
Basic/51-11-4/Return visit Mar 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets Exterior of ice machine Fan near dish machine Walk in cooler fan covers
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Mar 3, 2026 · Time Extended
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Underneath pizza make table
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Mar 3, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

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. 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger patties over olives in reach in cooler under make table next to walk in cooler Raw beef over canned drinks in walk in cooler Operator moved both
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan inside of handwashing sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl scoop in shredded cheese in pizza make table Cup scoop inside bag of flour across from walk in freezer
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two Co2 tanks across from mop sink
Basic/51-11-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler
Basic/14-05-4
Ceiling tile missing. 2 missing over expo window on kitchen side
Basic/36-36-4
Food stored on floor. Case of walnut pieces and cases of fryer oil in dry storage room
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets Exterior of ice machine Fan near dish machine Walk in cooler fan covers
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Underneath pizza make table
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eat food while on the line after educating about eating on the line,employee scooped salt to put in water.Educated employees
High priority/12A-05-4
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing salmon in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with salmon before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
High priority/01B-13-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks at soda boxes at back of kitchen
Basic/51-11-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawing salmon in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with salmon before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
Basic/06-09-1
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while working on the line. Educated operator
Basic/12B-01-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At walk in cooler employee food items with food being served to public. Operator segregated
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee pink bag stored on shelf with dough containers at stock room
Basic/40-06-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
Basic/35B-01-4
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut basil lined with paper towels at reach in cooler across from cooking elements
High priority/14-86-1
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw calamari stored over soup and sauces at walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee put raw chicken on skillet with gloves on and go to hand wash sink and wash hands with gloves on. Educated operator who educated employee
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing salmon in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with salmon before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
High priority/01B-13-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two large propane tanks to the left of back door not chained
Basic/51-11-4
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cups,straws and single serve wrapped utensils stored under paper towel dispenser at front counter
Basic/24-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon at reach in cooler on cooks line
Basic/06-09-1
Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. Nine clams at reach in cooler across from cooking elements
Basic/01B-10-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Glass of water on top of pizza table.Educated operator
Basic/12B-07-4
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. Observed employee drinking out of glass
Basic/12B-12-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door located at back of kitchen
Basic/35B-01-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pizza sauce in container stored directly on floor at walk in cooler Bag of flour and pizza boxes stored directly on floor by exit door
Basic/08B-47-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Prosciutto thawing on top of reach in cooler
Basic/06-01-5
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Kept by mop sink area.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale.Dead clams, open shells.
Basic/01B-10-4
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 cup kept on reach in cooler across from stove.
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil, tomato purée kept on dry storage. Waters and chocolate milk kept in walk in cooler. Ask employee to thaw under cold running water.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.To go containers and lids on cook line.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Wings been thawed at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon. Educated
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets walk in cooler door
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Water walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets walk in freezer door
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.