Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PIZZANOS PIZZA & GRINDERZ

126 CALIFORNIA BLVD · DAVENPORT · Polk County · FL 33897

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 24, 2018
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2836355
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6710790
DBPR license6308047

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 24, 2018 1:09 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 25, 2018 9:12 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (50°F – Cold Holding); sausage (47°F – Cold Holding); bbq beef (47°F – Cold Holding) flip top reach in cooler. Pizza station. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Approximately 17 dry droppings behind the soda fountain in the kitchen. -Approximately 25 dry droppings behind the large flip top reach in cooler. Pizza station -Approximately 20 behind the rack for pizza boxes next to the oven. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 4 lbs of noodles 50°. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority41-08-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Bottle stored on rack with clean dishes. Next to the walk in cooler. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to the ice machine. Soap dispenser not working Manager replaced soap.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin for cheese sauce. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Backdoor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic23-19-4

Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. All **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-31-4

Basic – Hole in ceiling. Kitchen. Light burned out. Kitchen. Vent cover heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking on the floor from the handwashing sink next to the employees bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor next to the walk in cooler. Manager removed the boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

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