How many health inspections has MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS had?

MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS ever been shut down?

No, MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS?

The most frequently cited violations at MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS are: Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS

8721 SE 58TH AVE, Ocala, FL 34480

Marion County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: POSH PIZZERIA LLC · License: SEA5203071

MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS in Ocala, FL has 18 inspections on record with 68 total violations (3.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

68Violations

0Closures

Data current as of July 15, 2024

Inspection History (18)

Jul 15, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Dec 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Sep 25, 2023 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Aug 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Apr 12, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 18, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V27 Correct procedures

Jun 10, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Nov 25, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Feb 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 26, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Marion County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS had?: MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS ever been shut down?: No, MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS?: The most frequently cited violations at MORELLIS PIZZA AND SUBS are: Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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