Inspection Report

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PIZZANOS PIZZA

4141 US HWY 27 N STE# 10 · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3441727
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8730753
DBPR license3801041

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired from 12/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener mount soiled and rusted. Floor mixer soiled.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed customer restroom without paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the hand washing sink in the back kitchen without paper towels or soap.

#17Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed all kitchen shelving with surface rust.

#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hand washing sink in the back kitchen without hot running water.

Basic 12

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed all prep tables heavily soiled and rusted.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used on kitchen shelving and on prep tables not changed out when soiled or daily.

#4Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling tiles in the entire kitchen with soiled, absorbent tiles not easily cleanable.

#5Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floors under all equipment heavily soiled.

#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall in the guest restroom with large holes.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the restroom without a hand washing sign.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood over the pizza oven and the outside of the pizza oven heavily soiled and greasy.

#11Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the self closer on the back door missing.

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls in the kitchen and around the pizza oven heavily soiled and grease dripping down.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.