Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden
Last inspected:
42 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787AJ's Pizza in Winter Garden has accumulated 226 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.1 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. The restaurant has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $3,800 in fines, with the largest penalty at $3,000. Consumer advisory violations, food contact surface violations, and employee health reporting issues are the most frequently cited problems.
Most recent closure: May 22, 2019 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
8.1
violations / inspection
8.1 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden: Emergency Closure History (1)
Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $3,800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019028623 | $400.00 | May 22, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2017005553 | $400.00 | Dec 13, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2016015004 | $3,000.00 | Dec 17, 2015 | Jacksonville |
Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 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· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden last inspected?
- Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden last shut down?
- Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden was last shut down on May 22, 2019 for rodent 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 Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden?
- The most frequently cited violations at Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden had?
- Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden find?
- Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden was most recently inspected on February 11, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden ever been shut down?
- Yes, Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,800.00 in fines.
- How much has Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden been fined?
- Aj's Pizza in Winter Garden has been fined a total of $3,800.00 across 3 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).
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