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SANTA MOZZARELLA

4863 EAST IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, St. Cloud FL 34771 · 407-508-9088

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 6 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS5907031
Grade history
JUN 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1st 2026
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $720

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2018055112Aug 31, 2018Nov 16, 2018$720

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board inside of handwashing sink at front counter - operator removed Handwashing sink at kitchen entrance blocked by prep cart
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 2, 2026 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks next to soda rack at kitchen entrance
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 2, 2026 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 on cookline
Basic/21-12-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 2, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1st 2026
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board inside of handwashing sink at front counter - operator removed Handwashing sink at kitchen entrance blocked by prep cart
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks next to soda rack at kitchen entrance
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cookline prep table
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline Reach in freezer gaskets
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from vent in walk in cooler Operator has work order in
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 on cookline
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at kitchen entrance blocked by glassware shelf Dishes and rack inside of handwashing sink at front counter
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One next to handwashing sink at kitchen entrance
Basic/51-11-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on front counter next to clean utensils
Basic/40-06-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container with lasagna in it in reach in freezer
Basic/14-38-4
Food stored on floor. Bucket of marinara in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At any handwashing sink in facility Emailed operator signs
Basic/31B-04-4
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom at back of kitchen
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floor due to leak
Basic/36-22-4
Stored food not covered. Mozzarella bites at glass reach in cooler and at reach in freezer
Basic/08B-12-5
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over water bottles used for pizza dough
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cooks line
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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 handout
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza sold by the slice as lunch special. Emailed operator time plan.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles improperly stored. Flat pizza boxes stored on floor at front line
Basic/25-05-4
Stored food not covered. Pizza sold by the slices stored on top of speed rack with no overhead protection
Basic/08B-12-5
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.