Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA PERGOLA PIZZERIA

2780 N FLORIDA AVE STE 14 · HERNANDO · Citrus County · FL 34442

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3458717
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8762003
DBPR license1901451

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw beef stored on shelf directly above open bag containing Parmesan cheese in cooler at cookline. Manager moved beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles containing air freshener, hand soap, and lotion stored on shelf directly beside boxes of foil and wax paper in cabinet at front counter. Manager removed all chemicals from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection at mop sink.

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior of ice machine heavily soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Nozzles of fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance.

Basic 4

#1Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between two tables at cookline. Manager removed knife from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs stored on oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed tongs from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink at cookline.

#4Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls and rafters in dry storage shed constructed from unsealed wood.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 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.