The Corner Pizza Bar in Orlando, Florida, was cited for 7 violations in Orange County

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The Corner Pizza Bar, a popular family-owned Italian restaurant located at 150 S Magnolia Ave #101e in Orlando, Florida, addressed most issues raised during a recent inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.

While the initial inspection on October 14, 2024, identified seven violations, a follow-up inspection later that same day confirmed the restaurant had corrected all but one intermediate infraction.

This is What Happened During The Inspection

The primary issues during the initial inspection involved food safety. State records revealed that inspectors found two high-priority violations on the day.

Among the high-priority violations discovered were incorrectly stored garlic in butter, which surpassed the safe temperature limit and the dishwashing machine's bleach-cleaning tool wasn't operating at the correct strength, requiring manual cleaning until repairs are made.

Intermediate violations included unsuitable use of handwashing sinks and the absence of a certified food service manager during peak hours. State records also revealed that the inspector also flagged unauthorized renovations, noting the addition of a hand sink without proper plan approval.

On the basic level, an employee was observed wearing a watch while preparing food, and a missing handwashing sign was noted at the pizza station.

The Follow-up Inspection

The Corner Pizza Bar addressed these issues promptly during the follow-up inspection on the same day.

However, the restaurant still needs to submit plans for recent renovations to the Department of Business & Professional Regulation for approval.

The Corner Pizza Bar maintains an impressive 4.6-star rating from 626 Google reviews, highlighting its popularity among Orlando and Orange County diners.

For pizza lovers seeking authentic Italian flavors, The Corner Pizza Bar continues to serve up favorites in a welcoming atmosphere. Locals should stay updated on the restaurant's ongoing improvements.

High Priority Violations:

• Dishmachine bleach cleaning tool not at proper minimum strength
• Time/temperature management for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit

Intermediate Violations:

• Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing
• No currently certified food service manager on duty
• No plan review submitted and approved for renovations

Basic Violations:

• Employee wearing jewelry while preparing food
• No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees