OFF THE RAILS PIZZA CITRA
17050 US 301, Citra FL 32113 · 3059060576
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 7 visits since August 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. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020042798 | Mar 20, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021 | $1,200 |
| 5--2018048389 | Aug 2, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Meatballs stored in walk-in cooler dated 3/29. Manager stated meatballs prepared on 6/29, manager placed proper date mark on meatballs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table soiled with old food debris. Shelves in kitchen reach-in coolers soiled with old food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated chicken wings prepared the previous morning.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner in dish area.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter hand wash sink no water. Manager turned water on, 97F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop corn meal from bag on shelf across from pizza oven.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks stored in front of walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Employee removed drink during inspection.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has 13 seats and is licensed as a non seating establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of prep table across from pizza oven soiled with old food debris. Gaskets of reach-in cooler next to pizza oven soiled with old food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen with no beard guard. Employee put on beard guard during inspection.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean pans without washing hands. Employee washed hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on three compartment sink. Ice bin of ice machine across from pizza oven.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof new employees have been informed of their responsibilities. Inspector emailed reporting agreement to operator.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No current well water report available.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for walk-in cooler.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has 13 seats in lobby, license is for 0 seats.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor beneath three compartment sink.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind building.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of reach-in freezer across from pizza oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods above grill vents above pizza oven greasy. Outside of ice maker next to three compartment sink.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk container open 3 days earlier not date marked.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment..
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in back of kitchen near. Pizza oven
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on clean ware rack Cell phone on prep table.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has seating for 13. Inspector provided seating evaluation form
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle stored on soil behind establishment.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat test strips
May 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2022
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink in the bathroom or the hand wash sink by the front of the kitchen
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. Observed no proof of food handler training for employee working establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( glass cleaner ).
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed no bacteriological well water report
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in door to walk-in-cooler in the kitchen, and duct tape on the back screen door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on front prep table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks in walk-in-cooler on middle shelf above food served to the public not identified.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed box of cigarettes and lighter in kitchen above refrigerator.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back screen door to kitchen taped to door frame with duct tape and card board. Large area uncovered leaving a gap.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on the inside of the reach in door of the walk-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled with grease, as well as exterior of microwave.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of food removed ( flour ) from original container not labelled with name of contents in kitchen.
Aug 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of microwave soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen from dining area
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge not able to provide proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed no bacteriological well water report available at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food (sugar)
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with grooves and stained in kitchen.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in door on side of walk-in-cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on top of prep table, and soiled aprons stored on dry goods storage area rack.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed cigarettes on top of refrigerator in kitchen
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on the inside of the reach in door of walk-in-cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed ( sugar and flour ) from original container not identified by common name.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank larger than 2.7 # in restroom.
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.