Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ESPOSITO PIZZA

2803-7 JAMES L REDMAN PKWY · PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County · FL 33566

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3392154
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8503795
DBPR license3916856

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 4, 2024 3:05 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate1 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 2

#2High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza Line: cheese pizza (68F – Hot Holding); bruschetta (71F – Hot Holding); spinach ricotta pizza (71F – Hot Holding); goat cheese pizza (70F – Hot Holding); Hawaiian pizza (70F – Hot Holding); sausage pizza (71F – Hot Holding). Emailed time as a public health control paperwork and discussed time marking with operator. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on front lone not operational **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back hand sink and no hand washing sign **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen. Observed 6 dead roaches in soda station cabinet **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.