Plant City, Hillsborough County

A B C PIZZA HOUSE

114 N ALEXANDER ST, Plant City, FL 33563

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 High Priority
Mar 16, 2026
City
Plant City
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

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.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 24443304

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. Tested 0ppm. Bucket was out of sanitizer. Manager replaced and retested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 24443300

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white bag on top of rolls in service station

14-15-4

Detail 24443299

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed piping used to funnel water in kitchen. Unable to confirm if food grade or not.

22-02-4

Detail 24443301

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oregano shaker on cook line soiled with accumulated debris. Observed piping that had buildup of brown debris on interior piping going into that water was flowing through to cool off pasta Employee took to dish to get cleaned Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24443305

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made dressings, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes and portioned cheese cakes in reach in cooler

08B-49-4

Detail 24443303

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple personal food items in reach in cooler. Discussed proper segregation

40-06-5

Detail 24443306

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table

08B-38-4

Detail 24443302

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of shredded cheese, stored on floor in walk-in cooler

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 24074942

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. Time and temperature control for safety/ potentially hazardous pizza toppings in make line cooler- mozzarella cheese, cooked spinach, diced ham. Manager time marked Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24074944

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water in Hand sink in server station turned off fully. Manager stated when Hanson is running too long one of the four drains will start backing up. Tested water, no indications that water is backing up. Corrective Action Taken

08B-49-4

Detail 24074943

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal foods in reach in cooler on cook line

02D-03-4

Detail 24074945

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go cooler with packaged cheese cakes by front counter Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24074946

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In back hand sink by ice machine

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-03-4

Detail 23625761

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go cheesecakes by front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed post it on display case glass with name of item and date prepared. Discussed with manager each container needs to be individually labeled and add address of business as well. If they hand product to customer, no label Time Extended

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

14-15-4

Detail 23617242

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed blue Lowe's bucket being used for refilling ice bin Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23617237

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: garlic butter (45F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (45F - Cold Holding); potato salad (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23617238

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: meat sauce (117F - Hot Holding) Manager turned up steam well Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23617240

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server hand sink, dish area or cook hand sink Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23617241

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23617239

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. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 23617243

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go cheesecakes by front counter Warning

Oct 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-07-4

Detail 23309884

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By dish machine and ice machine in back and in server station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Hand sink I server station insltalled. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23309885

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No current lans on file for establishment. Server station has soda station with Ice Bin, make table, reach on coolers, prep table. No hand sink in area. Dish machine in separate room and closest hand sink is on other side of wall. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Plans not submitted as of 10/25/24 Admin Complaint

Aug 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 23077407

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Still Ecxpired Admin Complaint

31A-07-4

Detail 23077408

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By dish machine and ice machine in back and in server station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23077409

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No current lans on file for establishment. Server station has soda station with Ice Bin, make table, reach on coolers, prep table. No hand sink in area. Dish machine in separate room and closest hand sink is on other side of wall. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Time Extended

Aug 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 23069786

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23069784

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Server cooler: feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); potato salad (44F - Cold Holding) Pizza cooler: cut ham (60F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (60F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Dairy (51F - Cold Holding) Makeline next to seam table: Krab (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (54F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23069788

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server cooler: feta (50F - Cold Holding); cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); potato salad (44F - Cold Holding). Product in line since 11am, time taken 3:20pm. Stop sale issued Pizza cooler: cut ham (60F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (60F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Dairy (51F - Cold Holding) Make line next to-steam table: Krab (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (54F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding) Warning

31A-07-4

Detail 23069785

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By dish machine and ice machine in back and in server station Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23069783

Intermediate - No current lans on file for establishment. Server station has soda station with Ice Bin, make table, reach on coolers, prep table. No hand sink in area. Dish machine in separate room and closest hand sink is on other side of wall. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23069787

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Server cooler, make line next to steam table, pizza make table

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22367648

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Manager had No access to certificates Time Extended

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22364631

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table to left of steam well: stuffed cheese shells (49F - Cold Holding); stuffed cheese manicotti (49F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22364633

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 to operator and they printed and posted Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22364630

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22364629

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. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22364632

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 30, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 22406173

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training, currently on warning and callback due 12-14-2023 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Will observe at next unannounced inspection Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22406174

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22406172

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage, dish area, and kitchen in between walk in freezer and wall Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Time Extended

Oct 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

35A-04-4

Detail 22394974

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 old rodent dropping on dry storage shelf. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22394972

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. No proof of training, currently on warning and callback due 12-14-2023 Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22394975

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22394970

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22394971

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage, dish area, and kitchen in between walk in freezer and wall Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22394973

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dough press soiled with dust Make line soiled Warning

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 22247308

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Time Extended

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 22094652

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22094645

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. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22094650

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on reach in cooler. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22094644

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22094643

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has chlorine test strips and using is quaternary ammonium. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22094647

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22094642

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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22094651

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22094648

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22094649

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Manager eat food from a sheet tray in prep area. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22094646

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers on cook line. Warning

Aug 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

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

27-12-4

Detail 21293977

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operating drive through only Water is completely shut off

27-01-4

Detail 21293980

Intermediate - Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided.

32-05-4

Detail 21293979

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. No restrooms available,due to no running water

12B-07-4

Detail 21293982

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

06-01-5

Detail 21293981

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water Meat sauce

21-12-4

Detail 21293978

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-36-4

Detail 21005060

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near ice machine in back

33-16-4

Detail 21005062

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 21005059

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.

21-12-4

Detail 21005061

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Nov 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20652941

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham ,cooler center Pasta Put on ice Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 20652943

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

02C-02-5

Detail 20652944

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta,cheese, meatballs

12B-07-4

Detail 20652945

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle on prep table Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20652942

Basic - Open dumpster lid.