Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson
Last inspected:
14190 Us Hwy 19 N, Hudson, FL 34667Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson has accumulated 293 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced multiple enforcement actions, with a cluster of high-priority violations and repeat callbacks in late 2020 and early 2021. Fire inspections documented one violation for flammables stored near ignition (paint thinner on water heater, corrected on-site). The most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
This Facility
9.2
violations / inspection
9.2 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pasco County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Paint thinner on top of water heater. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections40 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson last inspected?
- Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson?
- The most frequently cited violations at Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson had?
- Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson find?
- Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson ever been shut down?
- No, Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Famous Sal's Pizza & Italian Eatery in Hudson 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).
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