RTY PIZZERIA
1719 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. marinara (129F – Hot Holding); meatballs (131F – Hot Holding) **Warning**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Meatballs and marinara in steam table began reheat at 10:30am. 3:45pm: marinara (129F – Hot Holding); meatballs (131F – Hot Holding). Discussed proper reheating methods with staff **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (129F – Hot Holding); meatballs (131F – Hot Holding) **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Staff unable to provide proof of Food Manager certification **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unaware of test kit location **Warning**
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. Staff unable to provide proof of employee training **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk-in cooler prepared over 24 hours not dated **Warning**
Basic 5
32-09-4Basic – A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind triple sink **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.