RTY PIZZERIA
1719 DREW ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. marinara (129F – Hot Holding); meatballs (131F – Hot Holding) **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Meatballs 129F, meatballs 149F. Operator placed in steam well for reheat at 11am. Temperature was taken at 1:15pm **Time Extended**
03E-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Meatballs and marinara in steam table began reheat at 10:30am. 3:45pm: marinara (129F – Hot Holding); meatballs (131F – Hot Holding). Discussed proper reheating methods with staff **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Meatballs 129F, meatballs 149F. Operator placed in steam well for reheat at 11am. Temperature was taken at 1:15pm. No temperatures were taken to confirm meatballs reheated to 165F. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (129F – Hot Holding); meatballs (131F – Hot Holding) **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Marinara cooked at 12pm 124F. Operator placed on stove to reheat to 165F **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Staff unable to provide proof of Food Manager certification **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Manager Jacob Maher certified through National Restaurant Association 12/30/2020. Manager was not at establishment at the start of inspection but brought his certificate and showed on phone. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Staff unable to provide proof of employee training **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No proof of employee training at time of inspection **Admin Complaint**
Basic 3
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Remote control on prep table. Operator relocated **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind triple sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:04 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.