PRONTO PIZZA

Name: PRONTO PIZZA
Address: 303 SE 17 ST, CHURCHILL SQUARE PL, OCALA, FL, 34471, US
Rating: 53

303 SE 17 ST, CHURCHILL SQUARE PL, OCALA, FL 34471

License #5202510

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

53 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

February 2, 2026 · 18 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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PRONTO PIZZA in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 53 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 94 total violations — 19 critical, 13 major, 62 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop pepper stored on shelf next to back door.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining bottom shelf of table next to three compartment sink.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles used throughout the kitchen.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Drain for mop sink.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water stored on shelf above prep table next to three compartment sink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee pack of cigarettes stored next to bottles of barbecue sauce on shelf next to back door.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cases of cheese stored on walk-in cooler floor.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart handle behind front counter.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink next to back door.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mixer next to kitchen can rack soiled with old food debris. Can rack next to office soiled with old food debris.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic to go containers stored on shelf behind tv.
[33-06-4] Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can located in kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of Parsley and Oregano stored on shelf next to back door.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee blew nose, changed gloves and proceeded to handle containers of noodles without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lasagna stored in walk-in cooler dated 1/3. Employee stated lasagna prepared on 1/31. Employee placed proper date mark on lasagna.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked eggplant stored underneath front counter dated 1/26.
[53B-14-5] 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. Two employee certificates expired on 11/20/2025.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese in front counter reach-in cooler. Employee removed cup during inspection.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf underneath prep table next to three compartment sink.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles used throughout the kitchen.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles throughout the kitchen dusty.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Womens guest restroom.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table above dry storage. Employee drink on dry storage rack next to back door. Employees removed drinks during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks on shelf above wine in front counter area. Employee removed backpacks during inspection. Employee apron on slicer located on kitchen prep table. Employee removed apron.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag of red onions on floor in front of can rack.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart handle behind front counter.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at front counter hand washing sink.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink next to back door.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on shelf underneath kitchen prep table.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink next to mop sink, 0 ppm.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of noodles stored in walk-in cooler dated 10/6. Manager stated noodles prepared the previous morning. Manager placed proper date mark on noodles.
[03F-02-5] 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. Pasta and mozzarella cheese stored in front counter area. Employee stated items placed on counter at 11:00 am. Employee placed proper date mark on items.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of fantastic on front counter next to pizza boxes. Employee removed bottle of fantastic.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles for dining room tea and soda nozzles.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in front counter hand washing sink. Employee removed cup during inspection.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to back door, 79F. Owner turned hot water on during inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on shelves where food is prepared and stored.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tile in back kitchen not smooth and cleanable
[14-74-7] 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. Seal gasket in reach in cooler at front counter disconnected from door.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on clean ware rack and above food in walk-in-cooler .Manager removed drinks
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. cell phone stored above pizza.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked Equipment ( bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored food in walk-in-cooler. Manager moved onions.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in acoustic ceiling tile above office.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control food stored with handle touching food ( flour). Manager removed scoop.
[02D-03-4] 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. Cannoli in take out boxes accessible to the public with no label with the required information.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 2x4 raw wood on wall holding rack is not smooth and cleanable.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Tools stored on top of soft drink syrup boxes.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towels lining top of cooling lasagna
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shelled eggs stored containers of dressings in walk-in-cooler . employee moved eggs
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lasagna 119F cooling at ambient. Manager placed in walk-in-cooler
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back hand wash sink. Manager restocked
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water no working at pizza area hand wash sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in womens bathroom. Manager placed covered trash can in womens rest room.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold heat lamp in place above pizza holding area at front counter.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored above prep table in back kitchen
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of plastic bottled water on the floor and two bags of onions on the floor in the walk-in-cooler. Manager placed items on shelf.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays not inverted or protected at front counter. Manager inverted trays.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the bottom of the reach in cooler in kitchen
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop sink.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One container of Chicken at 46F in reach in cooler left all night. Manager discarded
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One container of Chicken at 46F in reach in cooler left all night. Manager discarded
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present during inspection with four employee handling food.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in back kitchen. Manager turned on