DAVENPORT, Polk County

PIZZANOS PIZZA AND GRINDERZ

126 CALIFORNIA BLVD, DAVENPORT, FL 33897

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 Intermediate
Nov 5, 2025
City
DAVENPORT
County
Polk
Status
Delinquent
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.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 24172876

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Surprisingly email operator document.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: 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. Surprisingly email operator document.. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 24172875

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. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: 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. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 24172880

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 operator documents.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: 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 operator documents.. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 24172873

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Time Extended

24-06-4

Detail 24172874

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24172878

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Busted glass on upright warmer. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24172877

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24172879

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 14

11-27-4

Detail 24136697

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. Surprisingly email operator document.. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24136695

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed due to Hand wash sink not draining water, next to 3-compartment sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24136696

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. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 24136699

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 operator documents.. Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 24136701

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects, in control devices. Observed approximately 20 in bug zapper stored on wall above hand sink and near food preparation tables, operator removed and discarded bug zapper. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24136693

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning

24-06-4

Detail 24136700

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24136706

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

14-11-5

Detail 24136704

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24136703

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 24136705

Basic - Hand wash sink not draining water in handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24136698

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24136694

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24136702

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

May 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 23797679

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2025-05-29: Admin Complaint

Mar 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23669001

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table in the middle of the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23668999

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator removed Spatula in hand sink in ware washing area. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23669003

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels in hand sink in ware washing area. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23669000

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap at hand sink in ware washing area. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23669002

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23438792

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on prep table.

41-17-4

Detail 23438794

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled a bottle of degreaser in ware washing area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23438793

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over 3 compartment sink that have clean dishes on it heavily soiled with dirt debris.

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22765346

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Admin Complaint

14-71-4

Detail 22765345

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in freezer at entrance of the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 22595333

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser Stored on shelf above single service items and seasonings. Operator relocated bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22595336

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 and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22595338

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22595337

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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22595335

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled. Warning

14-45-4

Detail 22595330

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving above prep table next to pizza oven. At bottom of Free standing shelf in front of pizza oven. Warning

14-71-4

Detail 22595334

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in freezer at entrance of the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22595331

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hats Hats on clean dish rack. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-38-4

Detail 22595332

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cheese in cracked pan In walk-in cooler. Warning

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22398553

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Admin Complaint

14-71-4

Detail 22398554

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to seal the lid on the chest style freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22188163

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 a copy. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22188164

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Strickland 7-4-2018 ServSafe. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22188166

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 a copy. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-71-4

Detail 22188165

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to seal the lid on the chest style freezer. Warning

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 21877730

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2022 Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21877726

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 a copy. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21877729

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

11-26-1

Detail 21877724

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. Provided a copy. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 21877727

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21877725

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

51-18-6

Detail 21877728

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-2

Detail 21202965

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2022 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03C-01-4

Detail 21202966

High Priority - Raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Sausage 46f walk -in cooler Chicken 45f salad station.

22-02-4

Detail 21202962

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on the end of the prep table.

36-32-5

Detail 21202964

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling throughout the kitchen shows water damage.

33-19-4

Detail 21202963

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation

Mar 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-2

Detail 20901801

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2022

53B-01-5

Detail 20901800

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

33-19-4

Detail 20901799

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Nov 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20652371

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. At the end of the prep table in the center of the kitchen. Reach in cooler gasket soiled at the flip top reach in cooler at the pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Soiled Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-10: Soiled Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20652375

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 2021-09-21: No proof of training. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-10: Admin Complaint

36-32-5

Detail 20652373

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Disrepair Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-10: Shows sign of water damage Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 20652372

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2021 posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: February 1,2021 Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-10: Current license not displayed. February 1,2021 displayed. Admin Complaint

14-11-4

Detail 20652374

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn at the salad station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: In disrepair. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-10: Toe on the right door. Admin Complaint

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20525032

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. At the end of the prep table in the center of the kitchen. Reach in cooler gasket soiled at the flip top reach in cooler at the pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Soiled Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20525031

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 2021-09-21: No proof of training. Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 20525027

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid inside the bottle on the shelf next to the walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Not labeled. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 20525029

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Disrepair Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 20525028

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2021 posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: February 1,2021 Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20525030

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn at the salad station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: In disrepair. Time Extended

Sep 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 20496025

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (49°F - Cold Holding); chicken (49°F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (45°F - Cold Holding); ham (49°F - Cold Holding) pizza station. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20496016

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with pink liquid inside the bottle on the shelf with clean pans next to the walk in cooler. Employee removed the label. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 20496022

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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20496020

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. At the end of the prep table in the center of the kitchen. Reach in cooler gasket soiled at the flip top reach in cooler at the pizza station. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20496017

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

41-17-4

Detail 20496018

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid inside the bottle on the shelf next to the walk-in cooler. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20496024

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20496021

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2021 posted. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20496023

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn at the salad station. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20496019

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning