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FILOMENA'S PIZZERIA ON THE RIVER

350 E SEMINOLE BLVD · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3566111
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10708289
DBPR license6904556

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#12High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -pizza for slices, employee marked time **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -marinara sauce 68F, per operator stored on top of stove less than 30 minutes, operator turned up heat on stove to rapidly reheat, rechecked 30 minutes later 167F-178F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda gun nozzle soiled in bar area -inside of ice machine in hallway has an accumulation of pink, mold-like substance -small white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler is stained **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in bar area blocked by beer keg cooler

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink used to store a large bottle of Dawn dish detergent, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area

#19Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelets while preparing food

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils at stove stored in water 78F

#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in bar area

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of black microwave -exterior of ice machine in hallway -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris -dish racks soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -beer keg cooler in bar area

#11Basic32-23-5

Basic – Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.