Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala
Last inspected:
2602 Sw 19 Ave Ste 104, Ocala, FL 34471Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala has received 22 inspections since 2016, totaling 129 violations — an average of 5.9 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations, including proper hand washing and employee health reporting, are the dominant pattern, appearing as high-priority citations in 11 of the 22 inspections. The facility has experienced no emergency closures but has been escalated to administrative complaint recommendations in two of the last three inspections (January 2026 and August 2025), reflecting sustained compliance failures in critical areas. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 documented 27 violations including three high-priority findings across employee health policy, chemical storage, and consumer advisory, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 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· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala last inspected?
- Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala had?
- Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala find?
- Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Pizza Express and La Ceiba in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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