Flippers Pizzeria #14 LLC
2523 US Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508463
What drove the grade
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection5 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 visitsRoutine inspection
- 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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
- First visitOct 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
24 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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
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.