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NEXUS PIZZA

12640 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Orlando FL 32837 · 4078889893

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats53
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813662
Grade history
SEP 23
SEP 24
MAR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over uncooked pizza dough in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over uncooked pizza dough in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic condiment cups used as scoop in several spice bulk containers on top of reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance and in sugar bulk container at back of kitchen. Operator discarded.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Uncovered receptacle in shared employee restroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and several drink cups stored on top of cooler at kitchen entrance.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on chest freezer and cooler at pizza station torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecake in reach-in cooler in dining room without label. Operator labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Chest freezer has surface rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
The state's own report →
Mar 6, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Exterior of bulk containers containing flour, sugar and salt soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls soiled with dust in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back of kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. One plastic bottle of oil on floor next to computer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Tiramisu and cheesecake in reach-in cooler in dining room without label. Operator labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor below handwashing sink on cooks line. Operator placed on shelf.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Chest freezer has surface rust and a torn gasket.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with dust in kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Plastic jug of oil stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. Per operator, pizza has been out for 1 hour and a half. No written time plan. Filled out with operator and explained.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filter for pizza dough attached to handwashing sink because prep sink was not working per operator.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet on mop sink is missing spout.
Basic/29-09-4
Food stored on floor. Plastic jug of oil stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine non-operational, will discard per operator.
Basic/33-31-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water spraying from faucet at handwashing sink in front line. Prep sink in kitchen turned off because of leaking pipe per operator.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth not submerged inside solution bucket.
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Operator discarded during inspection
High priority/14-15-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Displayed pizza, less than 4 hours.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Completed with owner during inspection
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/2023
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair in front reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/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.