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DERUSSO'S PIZZERIA

1120 PINELLAS BAYWAY S UNIT 102-103 · TIERRA VERDE · Pinellas County · FL 33715

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3444358
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8834162
DBPR license6213654

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without a vacuum realer on back deck near ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without a vacuum realer on back deck near ice machine. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Employee training expired on 07-09-2024. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Employee training expired on 07-09-2024. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine bin located on deck in rear of establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#3Basic24-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting boards on prep tables has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Cutting boards on prep tables has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near floor mixer in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near floor mixer in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.