Inspection Report

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HOT ROCKS PIZZA

5915 MEMORIAL HWY STE 115 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33615

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3390221
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8496811
DBPR license3918647

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a deep dent on a canned pineapple tidbits.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority12A-11-4

High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee exits bathroom and returned to kitchen, then handled a container of bread without wash hands. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands properly. Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee entered kitchen from outside, then engaged to working with food on cook line without wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pepperoni cheese pizza (112F – Hot Holding) in display hot box. Operator turned thermostat higher, re temp 124 F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by office blocked by sheet pan rack. Employee relocated rack. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle with pink liquid stored on counter top in kitchen.

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 opened bottles of employee drinks on prep tables. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. A container of pizza sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken wing in walk-in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.