Pizza in the Hood in Alachua
Last inspected:
14212 Nw 154 Ave, Alachua, FL 32615Pizza in the Hood in Alachua has accumulated 207 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 per visit. State inspectors cited a propane tank stored inside the building next to the ice machine in 2020. The facility has no emergency closures but shows a pattern of repeated high-priority violations in recent inspections, with administrative complaints recommended in February 2025 and December 2025. Consumer advisory violations and improper ventilation and chemical storage account for the majority of citations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pizza in the Hood in Alachua: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
6.9
violations / inspection
6.9 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Alachua County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Pizza in the Hood in Alachua: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Propane tank stored inside next to the ice machine.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Pizza in the Hood in Alachua: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 4 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Pizza in the Hood in Alachua: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pizza in the Hood in Alachua last inspected?
- Pizza in the Hood in Alachua was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Pizza in the Hood in Alachua?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pizza in the Hood in Alachua are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Pizza in the Hood in Alachua had?
- Pizza in the Hood in Alachua has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pizza in the Hood in Alachua find?
- Pizza in the Hood in Alachua was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Pizza in the Hood in Alachua ever been shut down?
- No, Pizza in the Hood in Alachua has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Pizza in the Hood in Alachua had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pizza in the Hood in Alachua has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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