PRONTO PIZZA
303 SE 17 ST, Ocala FL 34471 · 352-671-8222
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall behind pizza rack at front counter. Two live roaches under pizza prep table at front counter. Two live roaches in cabinet under hand sink at front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023060135 | Aug 10, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee blew nose, changed gloves and proceeded to handle containers of noodles without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lasagna stored in walk-in cooler dated 1/3. Employee stated lasagna prepared on 1/31. Employee placed proper date mark on lasagna.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked eggplant stored underneath front counter dated 1/26.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employee certificates expired on 11/20/2025.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop pepper stored on shelf next to back door.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining bottom shelf of table next to three compartment sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles used throughout the kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain for mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water stored on shelf above prep table next to three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee pack of cigarettes stored next to bottles of barbecue sauce on shelf next to back door.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Cases of cheese stored on walk-in cooler floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart handle behind front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink next to back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mixer next to kitchen can rack soiled with old food debris. Can rack next to office soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic to go containers stored on shelf behind tv.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can located in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of Parsley and Oregano stored on shelf next to back door.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink next to mop sink, 0 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of noodles stored in walk-in cooler dated 10/6. Manager stated noodles prepared the previous morning. Manager placed proper date mark on noodles.
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. Pasta and mozzarella cheese stored in front counter area. Employee stated items placed on counter at 11:00 am. Employee placed proper date mark on items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of fantastic on front counter next to pizza boxes. Employee removed bottle of fantastic.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles for dining room tea and soda nozzles.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in front counter hand washing sink. Employee removed cup during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to back door, 79F. Owner turned hot water on during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese in front counter reach-in cooler. Employee removed cup during inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf underneath prep table next to three compartment sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles used throughout the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles throughout the kitchen dusty.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Womens guest restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table above dry storage. Employee drink on dry storage rack next to back door. Employees removed drinks during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks on shelf above wine in front counter area. Employee removed backpacks during inspection. Employee apron on slicer located on kitchen prep table. Employee removed apron.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bag of red onions on floor in front of can rack.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart handle behind front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at front counter hand washing sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink next to back door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on shelf underneath kitchen prep table.
Jun 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towels lining top of cooling lasagna
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shelled eggs stored containers of dressings in walk-in-cooler. employee moved eggs
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lasagna 119F cooling at ambient. Manager placed in walk-in-cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back hand wash sink. Manager restocked
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water no working at pizza area hand wash sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on shelves where food is prepared and stored.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tile in back kitchen not smooth and cleanable
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Seal gasket in reach in cooler at front counter disconnected from door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on clean ware rack and above food in walk-in-cooler.Manager removed drinks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. cell phone stored above pizza.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked Equipment ( bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored food in walk-in-cooler. Manager moved onions.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in acoustic ceiling tile above office.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control food stored with handle touching food ( flour). Manager removed scoop.
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. Cannoli in take out boxes accessible to the public with no label with the required information.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 2x4 raw wood on wall holding rack is not smooth and cleanable.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Tools stored on top of soft drink syrup boxes.
Aug 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One container of Chicken at 46F in reach in cooler left all night. Manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One container of Chicken at 46F in reach in cooler left all night. Manager discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
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/ No certified food manager present during inspection with four employee handling food.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in back kitchen. Manager turned on
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom. Manager placed covered trash can in women's rest room.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold heat lamp in place above pizza holding area at front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored above prep table in back kitchen
Food stored on floor. Case of plastic bottled water on the floor and two bags of onions on the floor in the walk-in-cooler. Manager placed items on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays not inverted or protected at front counter. Manager inverted trays.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the bottom of the reach in cooler in kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop sink.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pizza stored In Direct contact with nonfood grade bags, manager removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above cut tomatoes, Manager moved and stored properly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside cheese, Manager removed.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead on floor at the front counter area, Manager cleaned.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink above cleaned containers at the triple sink area, manager moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers above triple sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza reach-in cooler heavily soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the front counter area, to go containers not inverted, Manager inverted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza cooler with standing water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the prep room, bulk container with flour not labeled.
Oct 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, lasagna tray date marked 10/02/23, Per employee lasagna was cooked 10/12/23, employee fixed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the pizza station, cut tomatoes 46F, ricotta 47F, spinach 45F marinara sauce 58F, manager moved all to the freezer. All items dropped to 43 and 41F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the triple sink area, Manager provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter area, spray bottle not labeled, Manager labeled windex.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the front counter area, bowl no handle inside powder sugar, manager moved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the prep area, employee drink above prep table, employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked plastic containers near triple sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Some containers double date marked.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the dessert station, plastic container not inverted, manager inverted.
Aug 11, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2023.
Aug 10, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler: bread stored in white "thank you" style bags.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2023.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall behind pizza rack at front counter. Two live roaches under pizza prep table at front counter. Two live roaches in cabinet under hand sink at front counter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex bottle hanging next to canned food. Manager moved.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Boiled eggs opened yesterday with no date mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler containing dough soiled with food debris.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sink near back door. Manager placed roll of towels on top of non working dispenser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White bowl in container of salt. Employee removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In ladies room.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on shelf over cleaned dishes. Opened drink over canned food items on can storage shelf. Both were moved.
Employee with no beard guard and/or hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male employees with beards. Also, one male employee with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean dish shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under pizza counter near front windows, missing portions of wall.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in sugar in back kitchen area. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over prep table in back kitchen area soiled with grease and dust. Shelves over prep table in front kitchen area soiled with dust and grease. Pizza racks soiled with accumulated food debris. Exterior of stove at front counter has grease build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on clean dish shelf with old labels.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays on front counter. Manager flipped over.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of pizza make table.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Several stained tiles in back kitchen area. Walls under pizza counter has food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in back kitchen with no label.
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.