LA PERGOLA PIZZERIA
2780 N FLORIDA AVE STE 14, Hernando FL 34442 · 352-503-2252
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 1. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. One fly flying near fountain machine in server station.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 1. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. One fly flying near fountain machine in server station.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seven packages containing thawed raw salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
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. Seven packages containing thawed raw salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sales issued.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash, two pallets, and a tire on ground surrounding dumpster.
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Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting directly on soil.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at front counter soiled with mold-like substance.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw beef stored on shelf directly above open bag containing Parmesan cheese in cooler at cookline. Manager moved beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles containing air freshener, hand soap, and lotion stored on shelf directly beside boxes of foil and wax paper in cabinet at front counter. Manager removed all chemicals from shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior of ice machine heavily soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Nozzles of fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between two tables at cookline. Manager removed knife from area during this inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs stored on oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed tongs from area during this inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink at cookline.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls and rafters in dry storage shed constructed from unsealed wood.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24. Operator renewed during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets/purses stored above prep area in kitchen. Operator removed.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over eggs in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves
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. Packs of salmon at cook line area
Jul 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.