Inspection Report

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ZELLAS PIZZERIA

9360 US 441 SUITE 6 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34480

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3389149
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8493327
DBPR license5203020

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of headache medicine on shelf over make table. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs 109F-120F in steam table, operator stated they have been there for 4 hours.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 109F-120F in steam table, operator stated they have been there for 4 hours.

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink in drink station removed. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels and or missing a hand wash sign, or soap, or paper towels. Sink in dining area near restroom has no soap, sign or towels. Dispenser for towels in kitchen not working. Operator provided roll of towels. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18Intermediate05-03-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Meat thermometer on site measures hot temperatures. No probe thermometer that measures 0F-220F.

#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked Sunday with no date mark. Wings cooked Sunday with no date mark. Pasta cooked yesterday and Sunday with no date mark. Also, tomatoes sliced yesterday with no date mark. Manager began adding dates.

#20Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Unable to provide bacteriological report while on well.

Basic 11

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately ten dead roaches in closet with air handler. One dead roach on bottom of towel dispenser. One dead roach between gasket and frame of reach in salad make table. Operator began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink on make table. Operator moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on make table. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee has beard.

#5Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Several food containers are broken and chopped. Cutting boards are grooved.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In warewash area near water heater and in closet containing air handler.

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pair on oven door.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulation of dust.

#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Two lids on dumpster open

#10Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Two doors are not self closing.

#11Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler. In kitchen area: cases of unwashed mushrooms on shelf over pans of marinara. In reach in cooler near hallway: case of unwashed peppers over cheese. Operator moved all. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.