LUIGI'S PIZZA
750 S BROAD ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352.796.8700
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $125
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018045781 | May 8, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 | $125 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. French toast mix containing raw egg stored above ready-to-eat sauce in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for breakfast menu items (raw shell eggs, potatoes, batter, etc.). Discussed requirements with employee and operator.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface: The gaskets inside both reach-in coolers are soiled with food debris and a mold-like substance.
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. Toni B. expired on 8/12/2024.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The front counter in the corner behind the trash can is soiled with accumulated debris.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A box of frying oil is on the floor by the hand-washing sink in the kitchen area. The operator placed the box off the floor.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available. The operator printed out the last inspection.
May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm with chlorine sanitizer bucket empty. Operator contacted company to deliver more product. Employee set up three compartment sink with a chlorine solution at 100 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat shredded cheese and raw veal stored over ready-to-eat potatoes in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee corrected.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler shelves
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 cans of sliced black olives dented in dry storage area
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over cut lettuce in Reach-in-Cooler. Operator moved
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. mold like growth on interior ice machine guard
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle used to scoop red sauce in Walk-in-Cooler
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 6 cans of sliced black olives dented in dry storage area. Operator removed cans
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in storage area gaskets damaged
Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor near cook line, multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-Cooler shelves soiled
Reach-in freezer in storage area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items uncovered in Walk-in-Cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to locate TPHC packet. Provided new packet.
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer door handle broken
Floor through kitchen under equipment soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. -deep fryer oil on floor in front service window area -pickle bucket in walk in cooler on floor
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in freezer near walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cooks line. Operator removed.
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of brown gravy dented at seam.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands at sink near dish machine, not hot running water available at sink.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Used tomato sauce can used as container to keep grits warm on flat grill. Operator changed container.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Whole shell eggs on cook line. Operator states they've been put approximately an hour. Operator time marked
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu with no indicator toward consumer advisory
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to locate TPHC packet. Provided new packet.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near dish machine. Operator turned hot water on
Damaged can of brown gravy not properly segregated. Operator segregated item
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer door handle broken
Floor through kitchen under equipment soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. -deep fryer oil on floor in front service window area -pickle bucket in walk in cooler on floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front service area. Operator hung sign during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -floor mixer soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in freezer near walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cooks line. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. -French fries removed from original container and put into plastic bucket, not covered
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. When hot water is turned on at hand sink near dish machine it has a constant drip when in the off position
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.