DERUSSO'S PIZZERIA
1120 PINELLAS BAYWAY S UNIT 102-103 · TIERRA VERDE · Pinellas County · FL 33715
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
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm. **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touching soiled dishes then serve food to customers without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected water faucet near ice machine without vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Located in kitchen. Operator repaired soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored inside container on bread crumbs. Operator discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – 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**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.