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ALDO'S PIZZA

2551 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3411271
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8571424
DBPR license6215825

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator answered the phone and continued to prepare food without washing his hands **Warning**

Warning
#12High 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. Employee came out of restroom then took pizza out of oven and sliced pizza without washing hands **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee just rinsed hands off, did not use soap **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen next to triple sink has items stored in it,items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Motor oil stored next to dough machine in kitchen area **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used for sugar and salt **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold chest freezer door together **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Vitamins , other medications and a cigar stored in shelf rack under the counter, items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee has watch on while preparing food **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door very rusty and showing the insulation. All reach in cooler gaskets torn **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Trash can stored on top of freezer Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Hand sink faucets soiled **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.