MONTICELLOS PIZZA
31150 CORTEZ BLVD · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34602
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly by triple sink.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings on floor under dry storage shelf by dish machine. 7 rodent droppings behind ice machine. 20 rodent droppings on floor by dough mixer. 7 rodent droppings on mechanical shelf under front counter. Manager began cleaning and sanitizing all areas. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at pizza make station Sausage 54°F Ham 50°F Ham 49°F. Manager moved all items to walk in cooler. In reach in cooler under grill Hamburgers 50°F, manager moved to walk in cooler. In Walk in Cooler Lasagna 45°F Sausage 44°F Pork 44°F Pasta Sauce 50°F, manager moved to freezer and put items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop cheese.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles cracked in storage closet by bathrooms. Mold like substances on ceiling tiles. Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under triple sink and in men's bathroom. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager displayed current license. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under triple sink.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm. Manager fixed bucket to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf not sealed by triple sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.