Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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NY EASTLAKE PIZZA

2525 E LAKE RD S · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34685

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3458888
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8762561
DBPR license6216277

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 13, 2025 10:54 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 14, 2025 3:10 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on shelf in storage area, 2 rodent droppings on hot water tank. 17 droppings on floor under rack by walk in freezer. 19 rodent droppings underneath soda syrups. 1 rodent droppings on silver pan 2 rodent droppings on top of soda syrup. 1 under triple sink. Approximately 100 rodent droppings underneath plastic rack. 1 rodent droppings under rack holding canned foods. 22 rodent droppings underneath boxes of canned sodas in kitchen. 53 rodent droppings underneath reach on cooler.

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator clean up of vomit and diarrhea poster.

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plunger in handwash sink. Plunger was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one employee named Sam who has worked at establishment for less than 60 days. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at handwash sink by triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza by the slice. Operator has pizzas time marked but does not have a written procedure available. Emailed to operator at time of inspection. Operator filled out plan before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen and storage area.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen and storage area and underneath equipment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of bread, ravioli, burgers on floor of walk in freezer. Liquid shortening on floor.

#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster at time of inspection.

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled and rusted shelves in reach in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.