UNCLE VINNY'S PIZZERIA
13800 LITTLE RD, Hudson FL 34667
Last inspected Sep 17, 2024 · 6 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator went online to renew license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing room. Operator placed paper towels.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed mushrooms being cut straight from a cardboard delivery box without being washed prior to cutting. Discussed with employee and operator.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator went online to renew license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in warewashing area blocked with bucket. Operator moved to clear handwash sink area.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 2, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remove men's bathroom and convert women's bathroom into a unisex restroom with moving the entry door to the adjacent wall to the seating area. Ice machine moved to warewashing room to the right of the three compartment sink and left of handwash sink. Any and all changes required to be added to plan review submission.
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No handwash sink for employees at front counter. Operator is waiting on plumber to install handwash sink after replacing it.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remove men's bathroom and convert women's bathroom into a unisex restroom with moving the entry door to the adjacent wall to the seating area. Ice machine moved to warewashing room to the right of the three compartment sink and left of handwash sink. Any and all changes required to be added to plan review submission.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch at mop sink outside rear of establishment.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical in spray bottled stored on prep table next to sauce squeeze bottles to the right of grill. Toxic chemicals stored next to seasoned salt container on shelf underneath prep table. Operator moved. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Floor mixer soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris in hallway off kitchen in front of women's restroom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen, at front counter, and at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink and in men's bathroom.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in women's bathroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on walk-in freezer and walk-in freezer door handles.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler at time of inspection was non-operational with an ambient air temperature of 78F. Food items were stored in walk-in freezer and reach-in coolers. Inspector confirmed no time/temperature control for safety food were being stored in walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris to the left of the fryers and behind reach-in coolers on make line across from pizza ovens. - Wall behind cook line soiled with food debris. - Wall soiled with slime in dishwashing area. - Floor soiled with accumulation of debris underneath three compartment sink and in hallway near floor mixer. - Ceiling tiles soiled with water stains in rear area of establishment near rear exit door and to the right of the warewashing room. - Floor in walk-in cooler soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers across from walk-in cooler and in rear of seating area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris across from walk-in cooler.
Lights in warewashing area above three compartment sink missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers and above reach-in cooler across from prep table with can opener blade next to the grill in kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sink to the right of the three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with an accumulation of grease and dust. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors with accumulated food debris. Racks in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Underneath stacked pizza ovens in between the two ovens soiled with food debris and dust.
Water leaking from pipe underneath handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink. Pipe disconnected and water draining directly on to the ground.
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.