APOLLO PIZZA
1312 APOLLO BEACH BLVD STE E · APOLLO BEACH · Hillsborough County · FL 33572
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 50 F, shrimp 47 F in reach in cooler on cook line.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg plant 78 F near steam table.
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scoops in handwash sink near ice machine.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 6 employees working with no food manager on site.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.no soap at handwash sink at bar.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near bar.
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in ice and flour. Portion cups in seasonings location in dry storage.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near register.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above sauces near register. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no beard guard.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door in storage room.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cheese on floor in walk in cooler. Oil on floor in dry storage.
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some hood filters are missing above grill.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on container next to pizza oven.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza liners and boxes on floor in dry storage.
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Raw wood on wall near dish area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled in dry storage.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:32 PM.
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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.