Inverness, Citrus County

ANGELO'S PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE

301 W MAIN ST, Inverness, FL 34450

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Jun 10, 2025
City
Inverness
County
Citrus
Status
Closed
Inspections
13

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.

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03F-02-5

Detail 23817012

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizzas at front counter. Operator time marked. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23817013

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk opened 6/6. Operator dated. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23817011

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Danielle I. Expired 05/2024

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 23412755

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw chicken stored on shelf directly above pan containing raw ground beef inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken away from ground beef during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23412757

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored directly on top of paper takeout bags and directly beside deli papers below front counter. Manager removed glass cleaner from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23412753

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing on spray hose end of splitter at mop sink. Backflow prevention device is installed above splitter, but should be installed between splitter and spray hose.

14-01-5

Detail 23412754

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Three foam cups without handles stored down inside flour bins near cookline. Employee removed and discarded all during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23412756

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic scoop with handle broken off down in bin of flour at cookline.

16-46-4

Detail 23412758

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to sides of several pans on clean dish racks in back of kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 23412759

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open. Employee closed dumpster lid during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 22754798

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22750730

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24

03A-02-5

Detail 22750727

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatball (60F - Cold Holding); ham (62F - Cold Holding); sausage (58F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (61F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (60F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (60F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler in pizza area. Operator states items have been in reach in cooler since 11am. Operator moved items to ice bath to rapidly cool. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22750728

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (111F - Hot Holding); sausage (108F - Hot Holding) operator moved to stove to reheat Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22750729

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical spray bottle in cook line area. Operator labeled sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22477904

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (50F - Cold Holding); meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in pizza reach in cooler. Operator took temperatures at 11:22am and all food items were below 41F. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22477903

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce (107F - Hot Holding) in steam table at front line. Operator reheated sauce on stove. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22477905

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle in reach in cooler in pizza area Warning

24-18-4

Detail 22477902

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks at front line Warning

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

29-42-4

Detail 22210170

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

16-62-1

Detail 22210168

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 22210169

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 112 seats - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Operator does not have the form at the establishment Time Extended

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 22065226

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended

16-62-1

Detail 22065227

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22065228

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Discussed with D. Cunningham in plan review, dry storage in mobile vehicle is unapproved. Axles must be removed from truck. Ceiling finishes are not smooth and easily cleanable, constructed of aluminum that has raised beams throughout the ceiling of the truck. Pizza press in pizza prep area must be added to the plans. Pizza dough proofer must be removed from the dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22065229

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jacob M. Maria P. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 22065225

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 112 seats - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 12Total: 24

12A-07-5

Detail 22047269

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen through door, changed gloves without hand wash. Discussed with Manager.

12A-17-4

Detail 22047260

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee preparing pizza. Discussed with manager.

09-01-4

Detail 22047255

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee filled cannolis touching shells with bare hands

08A-05-6

Detail 22047270

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above mozzarella sticks in reach in freezer. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22047253

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 22047272

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22047265

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board attached to make line cooler in cook line area Repeat Violation

31A-04-4

Detail 22047258

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area no running water.

16-62-1

Detail 22047256

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

51-16-7

Detail 22047252

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/. Discussed with D. Cunningham in plan review, dry storage in mobile vehicle is unapproved. Axles must be removed from truck. Ceiling finishes are not smooth and easily cleanable, constructed of aluminum that has raised beams throughout the ceiling of the truck. Pizza press in pizza prep area must be added to the plans. Pizza dough proofer must be removed from the dining room.

11-26-1

Detail 22047264

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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 22047257

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. Jacob M. Maria P.

24-24-4

Detail 22047267

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (screened). Ice scoop in screened room with ice machine not in a fully enclosed container as stated in provisos. Operator placed ice scoop in sealed container. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22047268

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 22047271

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22047275

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food at cook line. Employee put hat on. Employee in prep area, hair restraint ineffective.

51-15-4

Detail 22047262

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 112 seats

08B-36-4

Detail 22047263

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Dough in pizza area stored under paper towel dispenser. Operator moved dough. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22047273

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

51-18-6

Detail 22047259

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

22-16-4

Detail 22047254

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in prep area

25-11-5

Detail 22047261

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a box truck that is not fully enclosed (screened).

08B-63-4

Detail 22047274

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Dough in proofing cabinet in dining room area

08B-17-4

Detail 22047266

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery above bread in walk in cooler Unwashed peppers above tub with washed lettuce Repeat Violation

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 21783972

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator is using a box truck as dry storage area storing single service items and food such as fryer oil. The truck is located at the back of the restaurant next to exterior walk in cooler. Can sink on plans across from walk in cooler had been removed and Ice machine has been placed there after being moved from across the 3 compartment sink. There is no roof between exit of kitchen through prep room and the walk in cooler/walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Discussed with Tara in plan review, plans were submitted 1/18, not assigned. Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 21783971

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator new written procedure form. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Operator does not have procedure on site Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21783970

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Floors, walls and ceiling in box truck used as dry storage room . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 21640901

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21640891

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21640899

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled. Employee cleaned slicer during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21640896

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. Operator is using a box truck as dry storage area storing single service items and food such as fryer oil. The truck is located at the back of the restaurant next to exterior walk in cooler. Can sink on plans across from walk in cooler had been removed and Ice machine has been placed there after being moved from across the 3 compartment sink. There is no roof between exit of kitchen through prep room and the walk in cooler/walk in freezer Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21640892

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in server area Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21640893

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator new written procedure form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21640897

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Floors, walls and ceiling in box truck used as dry storage room . Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21640902

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. In kitchen area Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21640900

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In front pizza area next to dough on counter Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 21640898

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Dough stored under paper towel dispenser in pizza area. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21640894

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken breasts thawing in standing water in bus tub in prep area Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21640895

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cooked bacon in walk in cooler Warning

May 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21115143

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 is setting up the 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize sink. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 21115148

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side

31A-09-4

Detail 21115147

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by dish machine blocked with trash can, metal pan in sink. Operator moved trash can and pan

31B-02-4

Detail 21115145

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line No soap provided at hand wash sink in bar area Operator stocked hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21115142

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatballs in make line cooler at cook line, operator states they were prepared 5/29, operator dated. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21115146

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator turned hot water valve back on. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 21115141

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. In dish machine area

23-03-4

Detail 21115144

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on make line cooler at front counter Fan guards in walk in cooler

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20352517

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 11:45 am lasagna (54°F - Cold Holding); cooked paste (54°F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (54°F - Cold Holding) operator moved food to cooler for quick cool down, 12:30 pm lasagna (41°F - Cold Holding); cooked paste (41°F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (410F - Cold Holding)

41-17-4

Detail 20352515

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle.

40-06-5

Detail 20352513

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Coats and hats. Keys and cell phone.

08B-38-4

Detail 20352518

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. On floor in outside storage box truck.

31B-04-4

Detail 20352516

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. * no soap dispensers, * No paper towels

25-05-4

Detail 20352514

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored a case of Foam Cups. On the floor in the box truck outside storage truck.