PANINO'S PIZZA & PASTA
21 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32801 · 407.757.2200
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015049905 | Oct 2, 2015 | Mar 8, 2016 | $400 |
| 4--2015017404 | Mar 23, 2015 | Oct 9, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell Eggs over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator needs probe ther thermometer that reads cold temperatures
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Alfredo, chicken, ham, in freezer, no daye marked. Per operator all frozen 7days before prep date
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser and windex. Operator labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above triple sink, next to clean bins. Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. Drawer coolers not working. Reach in cooler not working. Operator is using both for storage and prep tables
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in salt and sugar containers. Removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At first hand sink in kitchen
Jan 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell Eggs over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator needs probe ther thermometer that reads cold temperatures
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Alfredo, chicken, ham, in freezer, no daye marked. Per operator all frozen 7days before prep date
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser and windex. Operator labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above triple sink, next to clean bins. Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. Drawer coolers not working. Reach in cooler not working. Operator is using both for storage and prep tables
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in salt and sugar containers. Removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At first hand sink in kitchen
Jul 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Wings 99F-107F 2hrs cooling. Advised to immediately place in freezer for temperature recovery
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Pizza at front counter made at 1pm per operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink by triplesink
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken cooked then frozen on 6/11. Thawed 7/15 per operator still has original date of 6/11 on bags.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Phone on cutting board. -Keys on shelf above prep table. Operator immediately removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in 1st pizza prep cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink in prep area. Operator has catch bucket for leaking waters and says repairs are scheduled
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over oil in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed
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. Operator immediately put correct time
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in unused cooler. Operator immediately removed and discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone, Keys, drink on shelf above prep table. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. under fryer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan over handsink between prep tables -Gaskets in far right door of first prep table
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator is using bleach not approved for Food Contact Surfaces
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3lbs chicken 4 pints of chicken buffalo sauce with cooked chicken 2lbs chicken bbq with cooked chicken 2lbs sausage 16 oz ranch 16 oz blue cheese Cooked peppers 1qt. All items 52F. Operator immediately discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken, chicken buffalo sauce with cooked chicken chicken bbq with cooked chicken, sausage, ranch, blue cheese, Cooked peppers All items 52F in first reach in cooler over 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately discarded
No soap provided at handwash sink. At ware washing area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container used to scoop flour.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Keys, cigarettes, medicine on prep table shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. on pizza oven and fryers doors
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in second prep cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over chicken and cheese in walk in cooler
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Keys cigarettes Medicine On shelf above prep table
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Per operator pizza on back counter pulled from cooler 30 minutes ago. @2:30pm. Pizza at front counter made at 1pm per operator. Not time marked. Operator put time on pizza.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Container of Advil, car keys and employee drink on prep table
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara 113F 2hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165. Reheating 126F 45 min later Garlic In oil 80F 2hrs per operator. Operator moved to reach in cooler for temperature recovery
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 operator with forms
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time as a public health control for pizza but had no written time on them. Per operator pizza has been displayed since 1:30pm. Operator put time in pizza to expire by 5:30pm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Chicken thawed on July 18 not date marked with correct date. Operator put correct date.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes, keys, phone, medications on top of shelf over prep table
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ceiling tile in back kitchen by 3 bay sink. Multiple ceiling tiles in dry storage area and bathroom hallway
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven doors
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by 3bay sink has poor drainage. Faucets are able to run
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.