RUSSO BROTHER'S
1061 W SR 434, Winter Springs FL 32708 · 407-687-6080
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tcs pizza sauce < 4 hours (45F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken wings < 4 hours (45F)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and holder Cutting board make table
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired 1/2025
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham and sliced provolone in bottom of make table sliced 2 days ago Tubs of shredded mozzarella in reach in cooler shredded 3 days ago
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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Equipment in poor repair. Door to bread box Gasket to make table torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Scrapper for pizza station between pizza station and reach in cooler. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside microwave over make table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to all reach in coolers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Between 2 make tables soiled
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -drying rack above 3 compartment sink soiled
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and holder Cutting board make table
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna made Sunday not date marked
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dough pans on top of freezer not protected. Operator indicated they don't stack when flipped. Suggested inverting top pan in each stack
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpster in plaza
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles to handwash sink faucet Vents in hood
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster in plaza
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers need to cleaned
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and holder Cutting board make table
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna made Sunday not date marked
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. Only employee expired 8-4-24
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dough pans on top of freezer not protected. Operator indicated they don't stack when flipped. Suggested inverting top pan in each stack
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpster in plaza
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles to handwash sink faucet Vents in hood
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster in plaza
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers need to cleaned
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed tomatoes over cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler. Operator switched
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents through establishment accumulation of dust -ceiling tiles around pizza oven soiled with dust
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door lower right corner
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above fryer accumulation of dust -sides of fryer soiled with dust and food debris -can opener soiled with food debris
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza box sleeves stored directly on floor in dry storage area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout entire kitchen area soiled with grease and food debris
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -ham (56F - Cold Holding); meatball (53F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ham (56F - Cold Holding); meatball (53F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -HWS blocked by cutting board laying on top
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents through establishment accumulation of dust -ceiling tiles around pizza oven soiled with dust
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door lower right corner
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above fryer accumulation of dust -sides of fryer soiled with dust and food debris -can opener soiled with food debris
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza box sleeves stored directly on floor in dry storage area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout entire kitchen area soiled with grease and food debris
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -rear door locked with deadbolt
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over peeled garlic
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken wings <4 hours (48 - Cold Holding) Advised operator to bring to freezer for expedited cooling
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - can opener blade
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tcs pizza sauce < 4 hours (45F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken wings < 4 hours (45F)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener blade
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cook line cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - around triple sink
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.