Hernando, Citrus County

LA PERGOLA PIZZERIA

2780 N FLORIDA AVE STE 14, Hernando, FL 34442

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
May 18, 2026
City
Hernando
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 24580411

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. One fly flying near fountain machine in server station.

01B-13-4

Detail 24580409

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seven packages containing thawed raw salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.

06-09-1

Detail 24580412

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Seven packages containing thawed raw salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sales issued.

33-19-4

Detail 24580414

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash, two pallets, and a tire on ground surrounding dumpster.

33-23-4

Detail 24580410

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting directly on soil.

23-03-4

Detail 24580413

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at front counter soiled with mold-like substance.

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 24208579

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23428910

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

41-10-4

Detail 23428906

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

29-42-4

Detail 23428912

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.

22-02-4

Detail 23428911

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.

10-17-4

Detail 23428908

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

10-20-4

Detail 23428913

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

31B-04-4

Detail 23428909

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

36-30-4

Detail 23428907

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.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 22627893

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22627892

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets/purses stored above prep area in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 22392193

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over eggs in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22392192

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Packs of salmon at cook line area

Jul 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22010209

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator primed machine 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-08-7

Detail 22010212

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22010210

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22010211

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added an ice cream cooler and bakery display case in the beverage area in the dining room directly next to the entrance of the kitchen. The reach in coolers in the cook line area have been moved to 3 coolers being directly in line with the cooking equipment in the middle of the kitchen. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22010213

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in cook line area Warning