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SCUOLA PIZZA

5240 NW 34 BLVD STE A · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3396490
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8517652
DBPR license1101640

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw chicken container from cooler and scooped chicken onto grill with spoon, hand holding container his thumb inside container touching raw chicken juice after putting chicken away he started to touch clean plates and put cheese on top of chicken.

#9High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled pants up with gloved hands then took pizza out of oven and started slicing.

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (63F – Cold Holding) item sitting on counter for lunch rush, manager placed back in cooler. pizza sauce (59F – Cold Holding) sitting on top of reach in cooler, employees placed item in cooler. Spoke to manager about utilizing the time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on salad reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees present no manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate11-26-1

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. Manager had all present employees sign paper. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all front of house staff but unable to locate back of house staff certificates. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz plastic cup no handle in sauce container on cooks line reach in cooler.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board at salad area with deep cut marks. Pizza wooden boards is starting to splinter.

#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Wooden pieces over drains.

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Large sauce pot contains sauce that is cooling on floor under Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer on cooks line gasket soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Ceiling inside walk in cooler in front of fan soiled. Racks inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans facing upwards on top shelf of cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.