VINNY'S PIZZA
2169 N HERCULES AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
36 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
03D-02-4High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.tomato sauce made yesterday still 65° and 62° two 5 gallon buckets
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.in Pizza reach in 54° cheese, 57° cheese, 55° tomato sauce. Cook moved large pan of cheese and iced down the smaller pans **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pizza on counter 110°
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In back storage room that stocks 2 freezers, extra equipment, food, dry goods and ice machine. There is an excess of 50 dry rodent droppings around the ice machine, behind one freezer and on the shelve with the extra equipment. Excess of 25 dry under 3 compartment sink and dish machine in room with food prep tables
41-01-4High Priority – Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On shelf by slicer
01B-03-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.all ice in the ice machine due to soiled machine
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 10 gallons of tomato sauce not properly cooled
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.wrench lubricant over slicer
Intermediate 9
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
11-03-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.
53A-03-5Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to ice machine in back room
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By soda fountain also rest room
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.by soda fountain
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.pasta multiple containers in reach in cooler
Basic 18
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.in salt
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Raw wood in back storage room
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.coffee and water above prep tables **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.purse with food **Corrected On-Site**
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
23-07-4Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Not sized properly empty spaces on top
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.the one out the back door is not connected
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.romaine **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cookline
08B-14-4Basic – Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.back room
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes over pasta in reach in cooler
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.raw wood in back room
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder and white granulated under can opener
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:26 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.