SANTELLI PIZZA AND PASTA
13557 STATE ROAD 54, Odessa FL 33556 · 813-926-4800
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter,
Apr 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 can 55 oz sliced olives dented
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked peppers (47F - cold holding ); diced ham (48F - cold holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (45F - Cold Holding) in pizza prep reach in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter,
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation
Food stored on floor. Case of cheese on floor in walk in cooler, manager moved case of cheese to shelf
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer on splitter with water hose attached in mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Cutting board stained on prep cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine used for dish machine sanitation solution.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils Employee drinks on shelf with clean dish together on prep line
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees no beard guard while engaging food preparation. One employee without hair restraint while engaging food preparation.
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed case of raw shelled, eggs, stored over whole milk, mozzarella and tomato sauce in walk in cooler
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. Pizzas at front counter. Manager time marked
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated there are 2 new hires that have not completed their food handler training.
Food stored on floor. Case of mozzarella stored on solo or in walk in cooler
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. Grab n go cheese cakes and, tiramisu
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food not up to date. Emailed new for to operator.
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach cooler lid open during lunch on pizza line Cold holding cut tomatoes 48 f cheese 49 f cook sausage 48 f cook spinach 48 f ambient air temperature 57 f employee moved food to walk in freezer. All food went to 43 f
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 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. Missing for 16 employees.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Employee had time mark but no plan for pizzas. Employee placed pizzas in oven to reheat to 165 f less than 4 hours
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.missing 5 employees
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food mix with restaurants food walk in cooler employee made a segregated system in walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Pizza dough in boxes and raw onion bags and raw beef on tray in walk in cooler employee removed items from floor
Stored food not covered. Cook meat balls walk In cooler
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Both kits, Chlorine and quaternary ammonium, expired
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled
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.