Roaches, raw beef on lasagna prompt temporary closure of Ocala pizza restaurant

An Ocala pizzeria was temporarily closed late last week after state health inspectors discovered live roaches, roach egg sacs, and food cross-contamination issues.

Pronto Pizza was ordered to temporarily shut down operations at its location within Churchill Square (303 SE 17th Street) in Ocala on Friday, Nov. 6.

According to a report filed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), the restaurant was cited for a total of 14 code violations, including five considered “high priority.”…

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