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7280 49 ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3431633
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10702430
DBPR license6214353

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#9High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching phone then begin preparing pizza without washing hands. Discussed with employee proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor underneath pizza oven. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: 1 live roach behind shoe rack in dry storage area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 17 rodent droppings behind sliding coolers next to pizza oven. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: 7 rodent droppings under window air conditioning unit in dining room. 1 rodent dropping on side of claw machine in dining room area. 4 rodent droppings under pizza oven. 30 rodent droppings under rack storing pizza boxes next to walk in cooler. 1 rodent droppings behand fridge/freezer in kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in kitchen are stained with black substance. Can opener used more than 4 hours ago is soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator stated his CFM expired. **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: LA's Totally Awesome Bleach Fresh Scent observed. Discussed with operator sanitizer must be for food contact surfaces and dishes. **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked Italian sausage, and cooked meatballs prepared more than 24 hours ago not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tiles through kitchen shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside reach-in cooler between microwave oven and steam bain marie. 1 dead roach on bottom shelf of prep table next to reach-in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: 1 dead roach on floor under register in kitchen area. 1 dead roach under pizza oven. 1 dead roach on left side of three compartment sink drain board. 4 dead roaches under rack storing pizza boxes next to walk in cooler. 1 dead roach under rack storing Togo containers next to stand alone freezer across from walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is cracked behind sliding door coolers next to pizza oven and underneath three-compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink soiled with debris buildup. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler near microwave ovens interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic25-32-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Commercially processed potato salad containers are reused to store cooked meatballs and chicken patties. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.