Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

DERUSSO'S PIZZERIA

1120 PINELLAS BAYWAY S UNIT 102-103 · TIERRA VERDE · Pinellas County · FL 33715

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3736541
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13871383
DBPR license6213654

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose outside near walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of warewashing machine had accumulation of dust and grime. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank near dish area was not secured to wall. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-13: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.