CENTRAL PIZZA & SUBS LLC 2891
6405 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lasagna (46F – Cooling) cooked yesterday at 4PM. Operator allowed to cool on countertop before covering with foil and putting in walk in to finish cooling. Ambient temperature in walk in cooler is around 43-44F, lasagna never cooled properly.
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -sliced meat and cheese containers in prep cooler lined with cardboard. Operator discarded cardboard. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -can of raid under hand sink **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lasagna (46F – Cooling) cooked yesterday at 4PM. Operator allowed to cool on countertop before covering with foil and putting in walk in to finish cooling. Ambient temperature in walk in cooler is around 43-44F, lasagna never cooled properly.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cooked sausage (50F – Cold Holding) Cooked yesterday and stored in reach in cooler today. Operator said the cooler lid had been left open so I instructed him to put the sausage in freezer to rapid cool. Operator removed from freezer prematurely, retemped at 46F so he returned to freezer. Retemped at 42F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dough hook with residue on it being stored in restroom Operator removed to be cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in kitchen -hand wash sink in restroom Operator stocked with paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses Time as a Public Health Control for pizza by the slice, but does not have the required paperwork. Emailed operator paperwork.
53B-11-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Manager filled out new food handler training certificate in front of me for employee and dated with today's date, however the employee did not receive training today. Operator was unaware that training needed to be done in order to re-certify staff. Operator discarded certificate and gave employee training packet to take home. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen staff Victor Vardado training expired 5/15/24
Basic 8
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -walk in cooler door handle has accumulation of debris
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -bottled employee beverage stored on cutting board on prep cooler across from oven. Employee removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -vape on cutting board on prep cooler by kitchen entrance Operator removed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of pizza sauce stored about 1 inch off walk in cooler floor Operator moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -bucket of pizza sauce and can of mushrooms stored on floor in walk in cooler Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-01-4Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. -clean aprons being stored on wall in restroom right next to toilet Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of pizza oven soiled with grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth on prep table near 3 compartment sink not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator put back in sanitize solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.