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DERUSSO'S PIZZERIA

9385 BAY PINES BLVD STE A · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33708

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3491640
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8853309
DBPR license6215614

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter sauce with fresh garlic (77F – Cold Holding) on cook line, moved to cooler. Time as a public health control form emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled behind bar **Warning**

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#5Intermediate53B-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. Employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Warning**

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Basic 2

#1Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-61-5

Basic – Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Outdoor ice machine (not on approved plans) located outside rear kitchen door with no overhead protection. Area is fenced in, but no locks on gate to prevent unauthorized access **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:59 PM.

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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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.