PIZZA PRESS
16406 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY STE 100, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407-496-7291
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
MAY 24
JAN 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shred cheese (49F - Cold Holding)
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm 50 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shred cheese (49F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored next to single service items
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine on right side
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwasher
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. 9/1/25
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch preparing food
Light not functioning in hood over pizza oven
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets both walk ins Black fan on counter in front pizza make area Top of pizza dough press is soiled.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.Cookies at front line area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall is soiled by the three comp sink area. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets are soiled.
Jan 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Expired 2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Black cutting board.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and bracelets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer.Menu board states olive oil but the oil has a mixture of olive oil and soybean oil.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Pizza oven.
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.Cookies at front line area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall is soiled by the three comp sink area. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets are soiled.
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm.Technician has been called.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Mixer head is soiled. Walk in cooler racks are soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Back line.
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. Chemical bottles.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Expired 2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Black cutting board.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and bracelets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer.Menu board states olive oil but the oil has a mixture of olive oil and soybean oil.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Pizza oven.
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.Cookies at front line area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall is soiled by the three comp sink area. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets are soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil at front line area.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. -Mixer head.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Frozen corn scoop.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain under three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving under pizza press.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of flour.
Aug 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is heavily soiled. Mixer head is soiled. Pizza press is soiled. Drink nozzles are soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents and ceiling soiled throughout the establishment. Caulking is soiled by the three comp sink area. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled.
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.