Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DERUSSO'S PIZZERIA

9385 BAY PINES BLVD STE A · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33708

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3410242
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8567930
DBPR license6215614

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to ice well behind bar, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw beef over potatoes in freezer, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over lasagna in walk-in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Breaded chicken prepared on 3/11, sausage links prepared on 3/10, date added **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multipurpose cleaner behind bar, labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator has other approved sanitizer on site, operator contacted rep for repairs to system **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.