Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TOWER OF PIZZA

100600 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3687175
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13599944
DBPR license5401021

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed lentils soup dated on 03/30 in standing unit by walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection. Also observed cooked breaded chicken breast dated on 03/27 in standing unit at cook line, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lentils soup dated on 03/30 in standing unit by walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection. Also observed cooked breaded chicken breast dated on 03/27 in standing unit at cook line, operator discarded during inspection. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (46F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at salad stat, as per employee less than 2 hours.

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at preparation area, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach spray bottle not identified under sink at kitchen area, operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container by dry storage area, operator removed during inspection. Also at Parmesan cheese container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal water bottle on cutting board across 3 compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed on mat at walk in cooler. Also at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at kitchen area, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.