PIESANOS STONE FIRED PIZZA
1754 E HWY 50, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-214-6760
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 6 in the bar around beer tap
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019026493 | Apr 19, 2019 | Jun 19, 2019 | $360 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -housemade ranch (57F - Cold Holding), in squeeze bottle in reach in cooler on cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator chose to discard.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of oven on cook line -interior of spray hose at triple sink and dish machine have residue buildup
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area. Operator provided.
Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink and in bar
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Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line
Open dumpster lids.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. -0 ppm, operator replaced sanitizer, 50 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding); held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. 42F
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. See stop sale. -pizzas on cook line. Operator labeled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee on cook line.
Light not functioning over pizza oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior tops of reach in drawers on cook line.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior can opener holder in kitchen prep area -interior spray hoses at triple sink and dish machine -white cutting board in prep area -interior of oven on cook line -interior lid on lettuce crisper on cook line -ice scoop holder by ice machine -dish racks
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at server area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employees on cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -dish storage rack in dish area. Operator corrected.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -patio door
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -shredded cheese on pizza make line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -back splash of grill -interior fryer cabinets -floor underneath fryers -drains in bar and throughout the establishment -speed racks in kitchen -caulking on triple sink, wall underneath utensils holder -ceiling vents in kitchen
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -operator corrected.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -cook on cook line began prepping food
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -at soda station on right side of server arwa
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over dish machine
Drain cover(s) missing under triple sink at bar.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -server scooping ice and making drinks on server line
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on upright reach in cooler by fryers on cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment on cook line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers on cook line -shelf under flat top grill on cook line
Stored food not covered. -mozzarella sticks in walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -caulking by triple sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -stored in mop water by back door.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection 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 soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener in kitchen -flat top grill on cook line. -interior of spray hose -dish racks in dish area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by trash can near cook line
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -ovens on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior and sides of cooking equipment on cook line. -burners on the gas stove
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -near dishmachine in dish area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -stored in mop water outside the back door.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 6 in the bar around beer tap
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Giant meatballs 11/21
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone 48F, on shelf above pizza cooler. Some used for preparing appetizers per person in charge. Operator returned to cooler
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in dining room
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.in bar cooler. Manager discarded
Equipment in poor repair. Coating chipping over flour strainer used for breading chicken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving and top of warmer in waitstation across from reach in cooler
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plastic cup in the bar nested with other clean cups with lemon seed on interior. Operator removed to rewash
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.