Pronto Pizza
303 SE 17 St, Churchill Square Pl, Ocala, FL 34471 · Permanent Food Service · License 5202510
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 6 complaint inspection5 high priority (4 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (3 repeats)-38
- Emergency closure on Nov 6, still closedCounts in full until a follow-up lets the place reopen-35
- Safety score27
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitNov 6, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
Pan containing cooked chicken wings date marked 10/28. Manager stated the date was incorrect and had an employee transfer the wings to a new clean pan with date mark of 11/03.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
1. Pan containing raw beef stored directly on top of pan containing cooked lasagna inside bottom of refrigerated make-table at cookline. 2. Pan containing raw shrimp stored directly on top of pan containing broccoli inside bottom of refrigerated make-table at cookline. 3. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above gallons of milk inside walk-in cooler. 4. Bags containing frozen raw shrimp stored on shelf directly above tied grocery's bags containing frozen bread inside reach-in cooler in rear kitchen. Manager moved all raw items away during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Frozen bread stored inside grocery bags inside reach-in freezer in rear kitchen.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Two live roaches on floor in kitchen below pizza racks under front counter. One live roach on floor in kitchen below refrigerated make-table beside pizza oven at front counter. One live roach on floor in rear kitchen beside mop sink. Manager killed and swept all during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Roach excrement and/or droppings present.
Two egg sacs on floor in kitchen behind front counter. Manager had an employee begin cleaning during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
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.
None available, four employees handling food during this inspection.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Ladle stored down inside handwash sink at front counter. An employee removed the ladle during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training available for any employees. Inspector observed four employees handling food during this inspection.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Cardboard used to line shelf behind front counter.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Box containing single-use foil pans stored directly on floor at front counter.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Three dead roaches on floor in kitchen below front counter. Two dead roaches inside cabinet below handwash sink at front counter. One dead roaches inside on floor in kitchen below refrigerated make-table beside pizza oven at front counter. One dead roaches inside inside pan around water heater near back door inside rear kitchen. Manager had an employee begin cleaning during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile not smooth and/or shows damage or is in disrepair.
1. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout rear kitchen. 2. Several missing and/or sagging ceiling tiles in rear kitchen.
Repeat violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
1. Ceiling tiles near pizza oven soiled with dust. 2. Floor below and behind equipment throughout establishment soiled with old food debris. 3. Several stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen. 4. Wall near back door of kitchen soiled with dirt. 5. Wire shelving connected to wall at front counter soiled with dust.
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.
Employee phone on cutting board in rear prep area.
Repeat violation
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.