Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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AMORE PIZZERIA

4687 PARK BLVD N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3432473
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8721499
DBPR license6217214

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 17, 2024 3:52 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 29, 2024 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid under cooks line and can of raid by door on clean dish rack

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches on wall behind dish rack near back door of kitchen 1 live roach on dish rack above three compartment sink 4 live roaches on wall under 3 compartment sink Approximately 16 live roaches in front counter area and display 3 live roaches on back door of kitchen

#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 dead roach in approximately 3lbs of feta cheese on cooks line

Stop Sale

Intermediate 6

#6Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sausage in cooler

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer in rear of kitchen

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in front hand sink

#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53B-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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 75 dead roaches on floor under shelving in dish area. Approximately 50 dead roaches floating in grease under cooks line One dead roach in mop bucket with mop and water Approximately 10 dead roaches throughout front counter area 4 dead roaches in reach in cooler under pizza toppings 1 dead roach in approximately 3lbs of feta cheese on cooks line

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor in kitchen

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:01 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.