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: Premises clean, Adequate lighting, Proper ventilation.

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.

How many inspections has U Pizza Express in The Villages had?

U Pizza Express in The Villages has 7 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 December 11, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has U Pizza Express in The Villages had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, U Pizza Express in The Villages has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

U Pizza Express in The Villages

Last inspected: December 15, 2025

4085 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162

Sumter County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Gyn Foods Corp
DBPR License: SEA7000730
FDACS Estab #: 311111

Overview

U 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.

2Inspections

3Violations

0Closures

7FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR: December 15, 2025

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 4.23 violations / inspection 4.23 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Sumter County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

U Pizza Express in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (2)

2025 — 2 inspections3 violations

Dec 15, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 11, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

U Pizza Express in The Villages: FDACS Inspection History (7)

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.

2025 — 4 inspections

Dec 11, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Sep 25, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Conduct COOL audit

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

May 15, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

Feb 5, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

2024 — 3 inspections

Jul 22, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jun 26, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

Feb 28, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

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: Premises clean, Adequate lighting, Proper ventilation.
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 December 11, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has U Pizza Express in The Villages had?: U Pizza Express in The Villages has 7 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 December 11, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has U Pizza Express in The Villages had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, U Pizza Express in The Villages has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
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: 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; 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.