A B C Pizza House
114 N Alexander St, Plant City, FL 33563 · Permanent Food Service · License 3903888
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 15 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 19 follow-up), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 19, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
More time given
- First visitOct 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
2 live flies on pizza boxes in server station area 1 live fly on shelf in server station above make table. 1 live fly on exterior wrapping of paper towels in server station.
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cooked chicken, lasagna in walk in cooler made other day. Cook went to date marked product.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/ Currently 3 cooks and 4 servers working. Manager came in. Discussed requirements for Certified Food Manager and employee count.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed raw beef thawing in standing water in prep sink. Manager turned on cold water for quick thaw.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
At hand sink by mop sink
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed broken ceiling tiles to left side of main pizza makeline by 4 walk in cooler doors.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.