Flippers Pizzeria #14 LLC

2523 US Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508463

C
Grade C
Safety score 72 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 16, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Intermediate, repeat · 23 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection
    5 intermediate (1 repeat), 19 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -28
  • Safety score72

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

24 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

      More time given

    Basic2

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      operator replaced middle stripping, needs bottom strip

      More time givenFixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by mop sink and ice machine

      operator has done repair to the cove moldings

      More time givenFixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 7, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    24 violations found:

    • 5 Intermediate
    • 19 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate5

    • Code 11, Employee health: 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.

      -James

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      -quaternary ammonia

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      -all reach in coolers have residue buildup -cutting boards on make line are heavily stained -walk in cooler shelves have residue buildup -interior of spray hose at triple sink is heavily soiled -dough hook

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

      -ice machine

      Repeat violation

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

      -operator has many copies of food handler certificates and no original copies

    Basic19

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.

      -pizza paddle stored on top of pizza ovens

      Ice bucket/shovel not stored inverted between uses, operator inverted and moved to dish rack

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint or beard guard while engaging in food preparation.

      -make line prepping food

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      -make table cutting boards are heavily grooved

      Repeat violation

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dry storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues by dough mixer

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      -exterior of dough containers in walk in cooler and under prep table by back door -exterior and underside of dough mixer -rolling rack near triple sink has heavy residue buildup -containers holding topping pans in reach in cooler on make line -exterior of hand soap and paper towel dispensers have residue buildup -all shelving in establishment is heavily soiled -exterior of pizza oven is heavily soiled -cabinets surrounding soda machine -gaskets and sides of all reach in coolers

      Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      -small oven in kitchen

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      -metal pans in dish area

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from faucet/handle at mop sink.

      Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler.

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      -front doors

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by mop sink and ice machine

      Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      -by back door, mop sink

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      -kitchen by mop sink, all floor drains are heavily soiled, under pizza oven

      Repeat violation

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      -backpack stored on shelf above pizza make table, operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

      -provided copy to operator

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation5
Plumbing and backflow prevention4
In-use utensils properly stored2
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Insects, rodents, pests and animals2
Employee health1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1