PIZZANO'S STATION
126 CALIFORNIA BLVD, Davenport FL 33897 · 407-572-8735
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed a copy.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,880
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025055543 | Mar 28, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | $320 |
| 3--2023070600 | Oct 26, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2022020850 | Mar 2, 2022 | Jan 25, 2023 | $160 |
| 3--2022000947 | Nov 10, 2021 | Aug 23, 2022 | $320 |
| 3--2018049299 | Aug 24, 2018 | Dec 17, 2018 | $800 |
| 3--2018032340 | Mar 5, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | $480 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. No employees have training.
Mar 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall, underneath hand sink in between two prep tables, and next to pizza station by the oven.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, next to take out station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of food debris.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in chest freezer by front counter
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Multiple lights not functioning through out kitchen. Observed light not working in front of kitchen, at cashiers station.
Walls through out kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 37 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate29 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Supreme black olives sharply dented operator removed can.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership, pending upon remodel and plan review approval.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on salad and pizza station soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Sprayed head on dish sink nozzle soiled with accumulated debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan in handwashing sink by three compartment sink. Manager removed pan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in rear handwashing sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Previously approved plans in system from 2012. Additional warmer unit added next to pizza prep station 3 reach in freezers added in kitchen Unsealed acoustic ceiling Tiles throughout kitchen Working toilet and hand sink in mop room, previous plans showed the hand sink and toilet were supposed to be removed. Dry storage racks with single service items stored in office. Ice machine added on prep table manager stated it is designated for employee use only. Dough machine move to left corner of walk in cooler Pizza prep station and expo table added in front of pizza oven in between make line and cutting station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Date marking missing on cooked sausage in reach in freezer, pans of cut tomatoes, cooked pasta, and cooked meats.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of purple cleaner by prep station not labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in spice container. Operator removed cup from container.
Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Observed soiled Carpet in walk in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing. Acoustic ceiling tiles through out kitchen, dish area, and prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water spots on ceiling tiles, some tiles drooping, and some have holes throughout kitchen and dining area
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wet cloths in reach in cooler under food containers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, on prep shelf.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of Supreme black olives sharply dented, operator removed can.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked half pans in dish area
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through out kitchen.
Food storage container/container lids cracked or broken. Observed cracked 3rd pan lids, and damaged black pizza pans.
Food stored on floor. Soda and water bottles stored on floor under cashier station. Pizza sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler, manager moved container to rack.
Hole in or other damage to wall, underneath hand sink in between two prep tables, and next to pizza station by the oven.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, next to take out station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of food debris.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in chest freezer by front counter
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Missing drain plug at shared dumpster.
Multiple lights not functioning through out kitchen. Observed light not working in front of kitchen, at cashiers station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler storage racks soiled with grease build up. Dry storage racks soiled with grease and dust build up. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. All wire shelving through out kitchen and dish area soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Portable fans in kitchen area has accumulation of dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler has accumulation of dust. Walls and ceiling in walk in cooler soiled with dust, and mold like substance.
Open dumpster lid, at shared dumpster.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cloths being used under food containers in walk in cooler shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in salad station cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions stored over washed onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walls through out kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher in recharge zone by pizza oven
Nov 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Surprisingly email operator document..
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.
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. Emailed operator documents..
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Equipment in poor repair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Surprisingly email operator document..
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed due to Hand wash sink not draining water, next to 3-compartment sink.
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.
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. Emailed operator documents..
Accumulation of dead insects, in control devices. Observed approximately 20 in bug zapper stored on wall above hand sink and near food preparation tables, operator removed and discarded bug zapper.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Hand wash sink not draining water in handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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.
Mar 28, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table in the middle of the kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator removed Spatula in hand sink in ware washing area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels in hand sink in ware washing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap at hand sink in ware washing area.
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.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on prep table.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled a bottle of degreaser in ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over 3 compartment sink that have clean dishes on it heavily soiled with dirt debris.
Apr 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in freezer at entrance of the kitchen.
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser Stored on shelf above single service items and seasonings. Operator relocated bottle.
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 and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe.
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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving above prep table next to pizza oven. At bottom of Free standing shelf in front of pizza oven.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in freezer at entrance of the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hats Hats on clean dish rack.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cheese in cracked pan In walk-in cooler.
Oct 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to seal the lid on the chest style freezer.
Aug 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Emailed a copy.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe.
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. Emailed a copy.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to seal the lid on the chest style freezer.
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.