3 Brothers Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
30
Score
3 Brothers Pizza appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
3 Brothers Pizza's latest score of 30 falls below the Palm Harbor average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3lb can of olives, 6lb can of pizza sauce.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched files and then placed on gloves before returning to work on the line.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1lb of spaghetti has accumulated of mold like substance in reach in cooler on cook line.
01B-07-4
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. No proof of any employee training.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled. Interior of soda nozzles in dining room soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by ware washing area blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 damaged 3lb can of olives and 1 6lb can of pizza sauce. Not separate from undamaged cans.
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee earphones on shelf over prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on cook line operator had employee remove watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container in storage area. Operator disposed of container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles on cook line. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of water unlabeled on cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop for bread crumbs in dry storage. Operator disposed of container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
30
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled. Manager removed and washed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bread crumbs in dry storage area. Discussed with operator who removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from cookline
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on line. Item removed and relocated **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
May 5, 2025
Complaint Partial
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on cookline: tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding) operator states it's been sitting on cookline for 1 hour. They are deciding to add the pizza sauce to their time as a public health plan. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator is using a dry erase board to keep track of pizza. I asked the operator if the time stamps were from today, which they said no. Employee updated new time stamps. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in warewashing area 2 flies on meatballs, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 flies landed on meatballs. Unable to determine which meatballs flies landed on, stop sale issued for the pan.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in the kitchen. Employee added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly I dish washing area 1 live fly at rear of the establishment No cross contamination observed.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on clean prep table near clean equipment. Operator moved sanitizer to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped hot water in hand wash sink and placed strainer basket in sink. Near dish wash area. Discussed the need to use hand wash sinks for hand washing only
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages stored on a clean prep table. Operator removed employee beverages **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep area wet wiping cloth on counter. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs 46F cold hold.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 46F cold hold, see Stop Sale Tomato sauce 45F held on counter less than 4 hours. Operator used a ice stick to quickly lower the temperature. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical stored near oil. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator to utilize 3 compartment sink for sanitation until the dish machine can be repaired
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 46F cold hold over the rim of prep table, egg plant cooked 50F cold hold. Stored above rim of prep table for less than 4 hours. Operator placed in refrigerator **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless scrubber stored in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employ drink on prep table x3. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain slow draining under dishwasher. No overflow
29-19-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 Brothers Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 Brothers Pizza on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Brothers Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 3 Brothers Pizza.
How does 3 Brothers Pizza compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
3 Brothers Pizza most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has 3 Brothers Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 3 Brothers Pizza have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 3 Brothers Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is 3 Brothers Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Brothers Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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