Esposito Pizza in Plant City
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2803-9 James L Redman Pkwy, Plant City, FL 33566Esposito Pizza in Plant City has accumulated 132 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.6 per visit. The facility was shut down in January 2024 for roach activity and required multiple compliance callbacks over four days before achieving corrective action. Employee health policy violations and shell stock requirement failures have been the most frequently cited issues. The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine.
Most recent closure: January 4, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Esposito Pizza in Plant City: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
4.6
violations / inspection
4.6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Esposito Pizza in Plant City: Emergency Closure History (1)
Esposito Pizza in Plant City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024006930 | $400.00 | Jan 4, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Esposito Pizza in Plant City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Esposito Pizza in Plant City: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Esposito Pizza in Plant City under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between January 5, 2024 and January 8, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Esposito Pizza in Plant City last inspected?
- Esposito Pizza in Plant City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Esposito Pizza in Plant City last shut down?
- Esposito Pizza in Plant City was last shut down on January 4, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Esposito Pizza in Plant City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Esposito Pizza in Plant City are: Employee health policy, Shell stock requirements, Equipment condition.
- How many health inspections has Esposito Pizza in Plant City had?
- Esposito Pizza in Plant City has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Esposito Pizza in Plant City find?
- Esposito Pizza in Plant City was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Esposito Pizza in Plant City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Esposito Pizza in Plant City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Esposito Pizza in Plant City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Esposito Pizza in Plant City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Esposito Pizza in Plant City been fined?
- Esposito Pizza in Plant City has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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