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PIPERS SCRATCH PIZZA SHOP

34940 US HWY 19 N · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3694731
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13661473
DBPR license6217606

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands at handwash sink near register. That sink only gets as high at 82F

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store salt and pepper and squeeze bottle of oil. Operator removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager training at establishment **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training for employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of surface cleaner near register and in ware washing area.

#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sinks measured at 82F. Hot water not connected to sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar and salt containers have plastic bowls in them. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing wrist watch while preparing food. Operator had employees wear remove wrist watch. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraint while preparing food. Operator had employees wear hair nets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler across from pizza oven missing lid.

#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled spray and squeeze bottles of oil in kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 10:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.