U Pizza Express in The Villages
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4085 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162U Pizza Express in The Villages is a 46-seat permanent food service establishment in Sumter County that operates under both DBPR and FDACS licensing. The facility has had 7 inspections on record since February 2024, with a total of 6 violations documented, all of which occurred during a February 2025 inspection and were corrected on site. The February 2025 inspection identified three priority-level violations: raw uncooked smoked pork jowls stored directly above ready-to-eat smoked pork hocks in the meat department, a spray bottle of sanitizer stored above single-use bags in the back storage area, and the absence of hand drying devices at a handwashing sink in the produce department. All three violations were corrected during the inspection. Subsequent focused inspections in May, September, and December 2025 documented no violations. The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 was a focused inspection with no violations noted.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
U Pizza Express in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
This Facility
1.5
violations / inspection
1.5 violations per inspection
Sumter County Avg
4.31
violations / inspection
4.31 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Sumter County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
U Pizza Express in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (2)
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
U Pizza Express in The Villages: FDACS Inspection History (9)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Request 5167703
The issues described in request # 5167703 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection .
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.16(A)(1)
Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,
or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code
not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Deli Department: Internal temperature of various foods (Gravy 127-132 F and Green beans
130-134 F ) in hot holding display case measured below 135 degree F COS: Person in charge voluntarily
discarded all the products. Stop Sale Order and Release issued.
x
7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PPRepeat
Back storage area: chemical in spray bottle stored directly above single use items use with
bakery products near dairy area. COS: Chemical moved to a designated area.
Y
x
Repeat
COS
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Meat Department- handwashing sink blocked by sheet pan rack cart. COS: Sheet pan rack
was moved and access was provided to the handwashing sink during the visit.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to
eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Deli Department: Observed several small flying insects.
4-402.11
Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to
allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one
thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or
walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily
moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by
being sealed. 4-402.11
Meat Department: Three compartment sink not fully sealed to wall.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning
not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Deli Department: Heavy ice build up on evaporator unit fan guard in walk-in cooler.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conduct COOL audit
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in Request # 5132121 were discussed with the person in charge during this visit.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Meat department: Uncooked smoked pork jowls stored directly above ready to eat smoked
pork hocks. COS: Uncooked products were moved to the bottom shelves.
Y
x
7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Back storage area: spray bottle of sanitizer stored above single use bag use for food. COS:
Person in charge moved the Chemical to appropriate location.
x
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Produce department: No Hand Drying Devices available at handwashing sink. COS: Paper
towel provided by the employee.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-303.12
Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water,
or unpackaged food stored in direct contact with undrained ice. 3-303.12Repeat
Deli department: walk-in freezer have a build up of ice on shelves where the box of open
food items stored. Retail area: Build up of ice frost and snow like ice on the packaged ice cream in retail ice
cream freezer.
6-501.16
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,
equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Back hallway: Wet mop left not hung to dry.
6-403.11
Area designated for employees to eat, drink, or use tobacco, or lockers or other
suitable facilities not located so that food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use
articles are protected from contamination. 6-403.11
Produce department: employee drink are stored on a shelf with items used for retail. COS:
Drinks was moved to a designated area.
— 3 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in Request # 5115763 were discussed with the person in charge during this visit.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
U Pizza Express in The Villages: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures. |
U Pizza Express in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was U Pizza Express in The Villages last inspected?
- U Pizza Express in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at U Pizza Express in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at U Pizza Express in The Villages are: Adequate lighting, Proper ventilation, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has U Pizza Express in The Villages had?
- U Pizza Express in The Villages has had 2 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of U Pizza Express in The Villages find?
- U Pizza Express in The Villages was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has U Pizza Express in The Villages ever been shut down?
- No, U Pizza Express in The Villages has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was U Pizza Express in The Villages last inspected?
- U Pizza Express in The Villages was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 3, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has U Pizza Express in The Villages had?
- U Pizza Express in The Villages has 9 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of U Pizza Express in The Villages find?
- U Pizza Express in The Villages was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 3, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has U Pizza Express in The Villages had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, U Pizza Express in The Villages has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at U Pizza Express in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at U Pizza Express in The Villages are: 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.
- Does U Pizza Express in The Villages have any repeat violations?
- Yes, U Pizza Express in The Villages has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.
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