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AMORE PIZZERIA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3432473
Visit number4
Inspection Visit ID8897460
DBPR license6217214

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: 1 live roach on floor next to dish rack across the three compartment sink. **Time Extended** **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: 5 live roaches on top right hinge to double door reach in deli cooler. 1 live roach on bottom right wheel of double door reach in deli cooler. 1 live roach in left oven interior hinge. 1 live roach in back left wheel of triple door reach in cooler. 1 live roach in front right wheel of triple door reach in cooler. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: 1 live roach in cabinets in front counter. 2 live roaches in left hinge of oven interior. 1 live roach in bottom left door hinge of triple door reach in cooler. 1 live roach in front left wheel of triple door reach in cooler. 1 live roach in bottom right door hinge of double door cooler. **Time Extended**

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer in rear of kitchen – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in front hand sink – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Handwashing sink water shut off in front counter area. Operator stated they shut the water off due it being moved for cleaning purposes. Discussed water must be turned back on. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Handwashing sink water shut off in front counter area. Operator stated they shut the water off due it being moved for cleaning purposes. Observed plumbing in disrepair at callback inspection. Operator stated pipe broke while moving it. Discussed water must be turned back on at all hand-sinks. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Approximately: 15 dead roaches on floor next to of drain under three compartment sink. 5 dead roaches beneath three compartment sink. 5 dead roaches on left side of cove molding next to dish rack across three compartment sink. 2 dead roaches and 1 roach casing on floor cove molding near back door. 2 dead roaches and 1 roach casing under prep table near back door. 5 dead roaches beneath pizza oven. 4 dead roaches beneath prep table next to fryers. 50 dead roaches on floor in grease behind/under stove, oven, flat top grill, and behind fryer. 4 dead roaches under double door deli cooler. 1 dead roach and 1 roach casing on right side of single door display Pepsi cooler. 10 dead roaches under double door cooler in front counter area. 5 dead roaches on floor under front counters. **Time Extended** **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: 1 dead roaches on floor in missing cove molding on right side of back door. 1 dead roach on mixer near back door. 30 dead roaches and 4 roach egg casing behind/beneath white single door freezer next to Pepsi display cooler in kitchen area. 1 dead roach and 1 roach egg casing in top left hinge of double door reach in deli cooler. 10 dead roaches and 5 roach egg casing under double door cooler in front counter. 20 dead roaches and 6 roach egg casings inside front counter cabinet. 4 dead roaches behind toilet in restroom. 12 dead roaches and 3 roach egg casings beneath dinning room benches. 2 dead roaches under Migali single door display cooler in dining room. 50 dead roaches on floor in grease behind/under stove, oven, flat top grill, and behind fryer. **Time Extended** **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: 7 dead roaches under benches in dinning room. 1 dead roach behind single door Pepsi display cooler. 1 dead roach and roach egg casing on top left door hinge on double door cooler. 3 dead roaches behind toilet in bathroom. 1 dead roach under prep table across hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.