POSITANO TRATTORIA PIZZERIA
204 N WOODLAND BLVD, Deland FL 32720 · 306-491-0812
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022023015 | Feb 16, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | $1,600 |
| 4--2021041706 | Jul 28, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Aug 21, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station butter pats (47F - Cold Holding)/15 minutes. Less than 4 hours, operator placed ice. Kitchen left side of make top -Left side of cook,one make table unit near stove, placed overnight lasagna (49F - Cold Holding); mascarpone (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); operator instructed to discard right side of make table; whole mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); noodles (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding). In unit from overnight. Operator placed ice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chests.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of fryers soiled with soiled with grease and grime, -Side of make table unit near stove soiled with, -side of stove soiled grease and grime,
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station butter pats (47F - Cold Holding)/15 minutes. Less than 4 hours, operator placed ice. Kitchen left side of make top -Left side of cook,one make table unit near stove, placed overnight lasagna (49F - Cold Holding); mascarpone (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); operator instructed to discard right side of make table; whole mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); noodles (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding). In unit from overnight. Operator placed ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container with utensil stored in wash ware area hand sink. Operator relocated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at wash ware area,handwash sink. Operator restocked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tiramisu at pizza station unit not date marked from three days ago.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chests.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at wash ware area, hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of fryers soiled with soiled with grease and grime, -Side of make table unit near stove soiled with, -side of stove soiled grease and grime,
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rear storage area reach in cooler marinara sauce (60F - Cooling)/ overnight. Operator instructed to discard,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station reach in cooler Garlic shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding);less than 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter and kitchen handwash sink. operator placed napkins.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator relocated.
No handwashing sign provided at men's and women's hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - fryers sides soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen make table unit shelving.
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Storage area reach in cooler meatballs (44F - Cold Holding); less than4 hours. -Pizza station Mozzarella 46F. Less than 4 hours - kitchen make table feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); noodles (50F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (52F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding). More than 4 hours.Cutting board placed under the lids causing food to be out of temperature.Operator than operator instructed to discard..
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter,handwash sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Mar 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Food employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wash ware wall,soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat., in storage area reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline make table unit sliced sausage (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese 49F (47F - Cold Holding); sauce (47F - Cold Holding); diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); ground sausage (47F - Cold Holding); anchovies (47F - ambient temperature ); -Pizza Station make table diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); mussels (50F - ambient temp ); calamari (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding); mascarpone (50F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight, operator instructed to discard.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at front counter low boy unit, opened 24 hours ago, not date marked, operator updated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container stored in kitchen hand sink.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No handwash sink for employees at wash ware area.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator relocated.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing watch while handling food.
Food employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Stored food not covered. Blue cheese at cook line make table unit.
Wash ware wall,soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at pizza station not labeled.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine in front counter low boy unit.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food worker on cellphone, handled food without washing hands. Educated operator
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cheese in storage area reach in cooler,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Butter 47F at wait station, less than 4 hours.
Paper towel dispenser at women's bathroom handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg plant prepared 48 hours ago, not date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at wash ware area hand sink.
Food employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Apr 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishmachine rack stored in front of washware area sink.
No soap provided at front counter and male employee, male bathroom. handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in storage area reach in cooler, prepared 24 hours ago, not date marked.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at washware employee handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in front counter cold holding unit.
Feb 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishmachine rack stored in front of washware area sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No soap provided at front counter and male employee, male bathroom. handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in storage area reach in cooler, prepared 24 hours ago, not date marked.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at washware employee handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in front counter cold holding unit.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at wash ware handwash 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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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