DERUSSO'S PIZZERIA
1120 PINELLAS BAYWAY S UNIT 102-103 · TIERRA VERDE · Pinellas County · FL 33715
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat (48F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on pizza prep line. Employee moved to freezer for quick chill. Retemped at 38F; **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose outside near walk in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle near bar area containing table cleaner. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In outside ice machine. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of warewashing machine had accumulation of dust and grime. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use plastic cup left inside of container of red pepper flakes in prep area. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank near dish area was not secured to wall. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over pizza prep area made of acoustic tile. **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. (2) Cutting boards stored on floor near front ordering area. (1) Cutting board stored on floor outside of walk-in coolerAÂ . **Warning**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine is not properly dispensing sanitizer solution. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean cups next to soda machine had an excess of water between each cup. Employee removed cups and reccleaned them and is allowing them to dry separately.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grime on handles of reach-in coolers. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Starbucks coffee drink stored with pizza topping in front cooler closest to outside window. Employee moved drink to container on bottom shelf labeled employee drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket not allowing for proper drying. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:45 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.