PIZZA EXPRESS AND LA CEIBA

Name: PIZZA EXPRESS AND LA CEIBA
Address: 2602 SW 19 AVE STE 104, OCALA, FL, 34471, US
Rating: 84.2

2602 SW 19 AVE STE 104, OCALA, FL 34471

License #5202687

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84.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PIZZA EXPRESS AND LA CEIBA in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 13, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 18 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 16 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on January 13, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 5 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce stored in reach-in cooler next to office. Manager stated sauce was prepared on 1/10. Manager added proper date marked to marinara sauce.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach-in cooler next to walk-in freezer. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle for Tamarindo dispenser. Manager cleaned nozzle during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven: ham (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated ham placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved ham to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner stored in dish area.
[05-06-4] Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 50F when calibrated in ice water. Manager calibrated thermometer to read 32F in ice water.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line hand washing sink, 74F. Manager fixed hot water, 103F.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table across from cook line. Manager placed bottle of water in managers office.

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