Spring Hill, Hernando County

ROCCO'S PIZZA RESTAURANT

4369 COMMERCIAL WAY, Spring Hill, FL 34606

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Apr 27, 2026
City
Spring Hill
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 24540640

High Priority - Hydrogen peroxide and a cleaner improperly stored on shelf next to clean dishes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24540639

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees to the left of the ice machine.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-01-4

Detail 24039766

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. There is one dented can of Italian-style pizza sauce. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24039763

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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24039765

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Three beer kegs were blocking the hand sink. The operator moved them. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24039764

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees' training certificates have expired: La'Aisha N. a¿¿ expired 10/28/2024 Daniel G. a¿¿ expired 01/05/2025 Charles W. a¿¿ expired 09/21/2024 Phillip R. a¿¿ expired 04/26/2025 Lisa W. a¿¿ expired 08/25/2024 Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24039767

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin located in the back of the kitchen. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23540571

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in pizza make line reach-in cooler stacked above fill line. Operator moved to different part of cooler. Product had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in pizza make line reach-in cooler stacked above fill line. Discussed procedure with operator. Operator moved to bottom of reach-in cooler and may put cheese on time as a public health control moving forward. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23493460

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. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 10 ppm. Operator contacted service company to repair machine. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 23493458

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened bag of raw shrimp stored over opened bag of ready-to-eat french fries in freezer. Operator stored correctly and voluntarily discarded french fries. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23493459

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in pizza make line reach-in cooler stacked above fill line. Operator moved to different part of cooler. Product had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jul 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 22966702

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. Observed dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator tried to troubleshoot machine and contacted service company for repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 22543861

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 lives roaches in crack of bent cove molding along wall underneath three compartment sink to the right of the dishmachine. Operator sprayed roaches and they are now dead. Operator contacted pest control company and they are in route to the establishment. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Pest control arrived and is further treating and reviewing the area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22543860

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind ice machine on top of water filter. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 22098832

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of Lysol stored to the right of clean plates on shelf next to prep area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22098833

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on shelves and prep table next to clean equipment and food. Repeat Violation

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 21396551

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. In prep area

12B-07-4

Detail 21396552

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen on wire rack over clean dishes, moved to bottom Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21396553

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 21240760

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of ripe olives Repeat Violation Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21240759

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under 3 compartment sink Approximately 10 live roaches under freezer on cook line Approximately 12 live roaches on wheels of freezer in dish room. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21240761

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ham/ cheese roll (45/48F - Cold Holding in cooler at wait station. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21240762

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham/ cheese roll (45/48F - Cold Holding) in wait station cooler - see stop sale, others moved to cooler in kitchen canned clams (44F - Cold Holding); in bottom of vertical cooler on cook line, moved to top of cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 21240764

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans of olives, dented at seam Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21240763

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink Warning

21-07-4

Detail 21240765

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line and at front counter less than 50 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 20957934

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 3 lb can of clam chowder dented on seam

01B-03-5

Detail 20957935

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Black mold like substance on white guard of ice machine, water dripping from substance onto ice.

03A-02-5

Detail 20957938

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler in kitchen- marinara (45F - Cold Holding); penne (44F - Cold Holding), operator rearranged cooler for better air flow Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20957940

Basic - Accumulation of black/grey mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Black mold like substance on white guard of ice machine, water dripping from substance onto ice. See stop sale

50-09-4

Detail 20957939

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 20957936

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen by microwave, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20957941

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 20957937

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at wait station, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 20429401

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in kitchen - raw chicken over French fries, pasta, veal.

03A-02-5

Detail 20429404

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce 52°, at pizza make table, removed from refrigeration 2 hours ago, operator will discard if not used on 2 hours Pizza sauce in 2 door vertical cooler, made yesterday 45°, moved to freezer Corrective Action Taken

53B-03-5

Detail 20429406

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For 2 employees

08B-49-4

Detail 20429405

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In vertical cooler in kitchen, removed Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20429402

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of reach in cooler at pizza make table broken

21-07-4

Detail 20429403

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at wait station, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation