Forest City, Seminole County

ROSATI'S PIZZA PUB APOPKA

550 S HUNT CLUB BLVD, Forest City, FL 32703

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Jun 11, 2026
City
Forest City
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 24619147

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 #10 cans of pineapple dented

09-01-4

Detail 24619149

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook on line added cooked chicken to salad with bare hands and adjusted the salad with bare hands for better plate presentation. Cook removed cooked mozzarella sticks onto plate with bare hands and arranged them onto plate for plate presentation using bare hands Owner discarded mozzarella sticks and discussed gloves or tongs are to be used when touching ready to eat foods. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 24619146

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in areas throughout kitchen

14-11-5

Detail 24619150

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk-in-freezer does not stay closed, beer keg in front of door

14-38-4

Detail 24619148

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to shredded mozzarella cheese in walk-in-cooler is cracked/broken

14-69-4

Detail 24619145

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

33-31-5

Detail 24619151

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Upright unit end of cooks line out of order Make station on cooks line out of order

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 24499232

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24499231

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cook line cooler not working - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 24497819

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 49 total -approximately 10 small flying insects at non functional cook line cooler -approximately 15 small flying insects at mop sink located behind pizza oven -Approximately 15 small flying insects at prep sink in pizza station -2 small flying insects at soda bag in a box rack -5 small flying insects under dish machine wash board -2 small flying insects at front bar Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24497824

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bleach stored above clean utensils Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24497823

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-11-5

Detail 24497821

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cook line cooler not working

16-46-4

Detail 24497820

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

22-16-4

Detail 24497822

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cook line coolers

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

41-17-4

Detail 24085178

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink cleaner not labeled Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24085176

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24085174

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior microwave has heavy rust inside

36-22-4

Detail 24085172

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Pizza make station has standing water

14-69-4

Detail 24085171

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 24085175

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24085170

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 Floors fan on line is soiled

22-16-4

Detail 24085177

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright freezer on line soiled Interior of reach in cooler by back door soiled Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 24085169

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Numerous biscotti containers re-used to hold spices, operator placed spices in new jars Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 24085168

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused upright unit end of cooks line out of order - not in use

02D-01-5

Detail 24085173

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Numerous spices on line not labeled Corrected On-Site

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-34-5

Detail 23777939

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 23777935

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigeration unit on line not maintaining proper temperature - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23777934

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top door to make station on cooks line is broken and doesn't stay on properly - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23777937

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 23777938

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed silver insulation to make station on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23777936

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled behind dish machine - very heavy black buildup - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Time Extended

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 10Total: 14

12A-16-4

Detail 23777045

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook was sweeping floor, put broom down, opened freezer and grabbed fries and placed in fryer without washing hands - discussed with owner, she discussed proper handwashing with employee Corrective Action Taken

35A-09-4

Detail 23777043

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 3 rodent droppings on top of dish machine - operator cleaned up Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23777042

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 21 bags of cooked pasta in make station on line - in cooler from previous day, top door broken not closing property temp 46° to 52° Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23777038

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 21 bags of cooked pasta in make station on line 46° to 52° Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23777046

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23777040

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen

14-74-7

Detail 23777033

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigeration unit on line not maintaining proper temperature

14-11-5

Detail 23777037

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top door to make station on cooks line is broken and doesn't stay on properly

36-73-4

Detail 23777036

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind glass Pepsi cooler in kitchen Walk-in-freezer floor soiled

14-69-4

Detail 23777041

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 23777034

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 124° - operator replaced water and turned up temperature Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 23777039

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed silver insulation to make station on cooks line

29-49-6

Detail 23777044

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza make station has standing water

36-27-5

Detail 23777035

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled behind dish machine - very heavy black buildup

Jul 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 22976154

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flats of shell eggs stored over ready to eat beef gravy Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22976148

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Pizza make station cut board has some staining

31A-09-4

Detail 22976153

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by the to go counter is blocked by large fan

32-11-5

Detail 22976149

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at toilet in ladies room Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22976155

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wings in cooler on line from Thursday, per Owner, no date

22-20-5

Detail 22976156

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

50-09-4

Detail 22976158

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22976157

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-to board at pizza make station

29-18-4

Detail 22976147

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink

35B-01-4

Detail 22976150

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

14-69-4

Detail 22976152

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright freezer next to fryers has heavy ice buildup

42-01-4

Detail 22976151

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Mar 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22725435

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on mail line stained - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22725436

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, cut marks on cutting board on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22725437

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers Walk-in-cooler floor soiled Walk-in-freezer floor soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22725438

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Time Extended

Feb 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 22645525

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, no sanitizer for machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Dish machine tested 0 ppm , time extended 1 week: with change of ownership, chemicals will be delivered in (1) week for dish machine, operator has set up 3 compartment sink. **Time Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22645522

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on mail line stained - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 22645526

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22645524

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wings in coolers not dated from previous day - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22645517

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, cut marks on cutting board on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 22645523

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in-cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22645519

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers Walk-in-cooler floor soiled Walk-in-freezer floor soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

14-38-4

Detail 22645528

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken in container holding shredded cheese in walk-in-cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22645521

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22645520

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22645516

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of pizza oven soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22645518

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza dough proofer unit heavily soiled inside - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 22645527

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cold units in kitchen not in use - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

Feb 14, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 21

22-41-4

Detail 22642440

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, no sanitizer for machine Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22642457

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Italian beef 55°/ marinara 53°/ marinara 54° Food Items in cooler from previous night Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22642449

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Italian sausage 55°/ marinara 53°/marinara 54°,min cooler from previous date Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22642452

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of purple power cleaner on main make station cooler and several bottles on rack with clean dishes Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22642448

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on mail line stained

16-37-1

Detail 22642443

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

02C-02-5

Detail 22642453

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wings in coolers not dated from previous day

41-17-4

Detail 22642459

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles through the kitchen no labeling

14-01-5

Detail 22642451

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 22642450

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make station on line across from stove top - food temps 54°, no food in cooler until unit is repaired Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22642456

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, cut marks on cutting board on cooks line

36-22-4

Detail 22642446

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in-cooler

36-73-4

Detail 22642441

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers Walk-in-cooler floor soiled Walk-in-freezer floor soiled

14-38-4

Detail 22642442

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken in container holding shredded cheese in walk-in-cooler

14-69-4

Detail 22642439

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door

05-09-4

Detail 22642454

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units throughout kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 22642445

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of pizza oven soiled

22-16-4

Detail 22642458

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza dough proofer unit heavily soiled inside

14-20-4

Detail 22642444

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover next to fryers

25-06-4

Detail 22642447

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 22642455

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cold units in kitchen not in use