Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen eight times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Kissimmee restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan inside of handwashing sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl scoop in shredded cheese in pizza make table Cup scoop inside bag of flour across from walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two Co2 tanks across from mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets Exterior of ice machine Fan near dish machine Walk in cooler fan covers - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Underneath pizza make table - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
74
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eat food while on the line after educating about eating on the line,employee scooped salt to put in water.Educated employees
12A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing salmon in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with salmon before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
01B-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks at soda boxes at back of kitchen
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawing salmon in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with salmon before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
06-09-1
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while working on the line. Educated operator
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At walk in cooler employee food items with food being served to public. Operator segregated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee pink bag stored on shelf with dough containers at stock room
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
35B-01-4
55
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw calamari stored over soup and sauces at walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee put raw chicken on skillet with gloves on and go to hand wash sink and wash hands with gloves on. Educated operator who educated employee **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing salmon in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with salmon before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
01B-13-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut basil lined with paper towels at reach in cooler across from cooking elements
14-86-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two large propane tanks to the left of back door not chained
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cups,straws and single serve wrapped utensils stored under paper towel dispenser at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon at reach in cooler on cooks line
06-09-1
Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. Nine clams at reach in cooler across from cooking elements
01B-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Glass of water on top of pizza table.Educated operator
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking out of glass
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door located at back of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pizza sauce in container stored directly on floor at walk in cooler Bag of flour and pizza boxes stored directly on floor by exit door
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Prosciutto thawing on top of reach in cooler
06-01-5
35
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Kept by mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale.Dead clams , open shells.
01B-10-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil, tomato purée kept on dry storage. Waters and chocolate milk kept in walk in cooler. Ask employee to thaw under cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.To go containers and lids on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Wings been thawed at room temperature .
06-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Open cup kept on reach in cooler across from stove.
12B-12-5
67
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
30
Feb 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on prep cooler.
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen.
How does Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Muzzarella Pizza & Italian Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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