PADULA'S PIZZA
14355 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill FL 34609 · 352-593-5943
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The ceiling tile tracks are soiled with dust in the dining area.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. The dumpster lid is gone.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
The cutting board is soiled with a mold-like substance and is grooved.
Food stored on floor. Two containers of frying oil were on the floor. The operator moved the containers off the floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A wrapped case of pizza boxes stored on ground in the back of the restaurant. The operator moved the pizza boxes off the ground.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food prep table moved and stored in front of handwash sink in between pizza ovens fully blocked. Employee moved.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several acoustic style tiles in kitchen above food prep areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on pizza make line cooler and lift top to reach-in cooler underneath microwaves.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tiramisu (52F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding); Chocolate Lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); Banana Pudding (51F - Cold Holding); and Red Velvet Cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding) in dessert reach-in cooler near front counter. Operator stated that the items had been in the cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator removed to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed Tiramisu (52F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding); Chocolate Lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); Banana Pudding (51F - Cold Holding); and Red Velvet Cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding) in dessert reach-in cooler near front counter. Operator stated that the items had been in the cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator removed to discard.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several acoustic style tiles in kitchen above food prep areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on pizza make line cooler and lift top to reach-in cooler underneath microwaves.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several acoustic style tiles in kitchen above food prep areas. Operator stated tiles have been purchased and are waiting for install.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided for the entire establishment. Water heater was turned off at start of inspection due to a pending repair. The manager stated the repair is waiting on a part that is estimated to arrive in two weeks. Observed sink with water at 80F. Igloo style container with hot water at 122F stored on three compartment sink next to wash section of the three compartment sink where employees stated they were washing their hands above dirty dishes. Owner arrived and turned on water heater and hot water reads at 118F.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several acoustic style tiles in kitchen above food prep areas. Operator stated tiles have been purchased and are waiting for install.
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