'THE' BEST FAMILY PIZZA
5437 SW HWY 358, Steinhatchee FL 32359 · 407-705-9822
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 7 visits since January 2024
5 inspections trending up, 76 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly crawling on floor near pizza oven. One fly crawling on shelf near pizza dough.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with dirt and/or debris. Manager stated it has not been in operation this year.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 2245 FORTUNE RD, Kissimmee — this licence has since moved.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 2245 FORTUNE RD, Kissimmee — this licence has since moved.
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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. Food handler certificate for employee working in kitchen provided by unapproved provider, eFoodTrainer. Inspector provided operator with list of approved training programs during this inspection.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
Recorded at 2245 FORTUNE RD, Kissimmee — this licence has since moved.
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food truck in operation and serving food to customers without potable water. Operator is utilizing gloves. Inspector educated operator on proper handwashing procedures.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly crawling on floor near pizza oven. One fly crawling on shelf near pizza dough.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator stated he does not have a local commissary and the water being used is from his home.
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Green garden hose used in water holding tank below three-compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler: fresh pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cheese and sauce has been in-use for two hours and added ice to cool to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing mosquito poison stored in contact with plastic bag containing bread on shelf near kitchen entrance. Manager removed bug spray from shelf during this inspection.
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. Food handler certificate for employee working in kitchen provided by unapproved provider, eFoodTrainer. Inspector provided operator with list of approved training programs during this inspection.
No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. MFDV operating without soap or towels. Employee purchased soap and towels from family dollar in parking lot during this inspection.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Operator stated he moved to this area from Kissimmee approximately one year ago and does not have a local commissary. MFDV is not self sufficient and their warewash sink cannot accommodate their large dishes.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Small compartments of three-compartment sink not large enough to wash pizza pans or other equipment in food truck.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. No running water at handwash sink or three-compartment sink. Operator plugged in water pump, then running water provided.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Establishment operating with door and window left open. Flies crawling on floor and flying near prep table.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Plywood shelves used for dish storage below pizza oven not sealed.
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.