Aamore Pizza Pub and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
37
Score
Aamore Pizza Pub and Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 11 violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling not smooth” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Pinellas Park restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over shredded mozzarella in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza prep cooler - mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (55F - Cold Holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding), items held less than 4 hours. Per operator, cooler began malfunctioning about two hours prior. Repairman present during inspection. Items moved to freezer. Retemp mozzarella 42F **Corrective Action Taken**
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fresh garlic in oil on cook line missing time mark
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking pot in hand sink on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler not dated **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups behind bar
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza prep cooler not holding temp. Repairman present during inspection for repairs **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
37
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over shredded mozzarella in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pot in hand sink on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared on 10/14 in walk in cooler not dated **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles over kitchen not smooth, easily cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over kitchen **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage soda can in deli cooler, removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in office
25-05-4
45
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour in galvanized steel bin in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in salt and sugar bags
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bread rack containing carrots on floor in walk-in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler inside trailer
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Staff in kitchen observed handling fries and bread with bare hands **Repeat Violation**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour stored in large metal can **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw beef over breaded jalapeño in freezer, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened package of sliced deli meats, date added **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Procedures emailed to operator
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House dressing with fresh garlic in walk-in cooler, date added **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handles **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
10-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some porous acoustic tiles over kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Staff observed eating wings at bar
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee in kitchen with no hair restraint **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled Top of pizza oven soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
25
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour stored in metal can on floor in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Foam sheets on ceiling of storage trailer behind restaurant. Acoustic tiles over kitchen prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Shelving holding electronics behind front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn. Reach in freezer handle damaged **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on hood filters and sides of stove **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
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Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese pizza (133F - Hot Holding), discussed adding to time as a public health control, form emailed to operator during inspection. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee rolled wrap for immediate service with bare hands **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour stored in metal can on floor in kitchen **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at rear of dining room Operator killed and cleaned area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in storage closet next to restroom containing soda syrup lines and dry food storage. 6 rodent droppings on floor at rear of dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Business has walk-in cooler and a mobile storage trailer in the rear parking lot behind he kitchen exit door. The storage trailer has two reach in freezers, one reach in cooler and dry storage. Existing plans from previous ownership show a hand sink and triple sink behind bar. Only a three compartment sink observed during inspection with a hand wash sign posted and soap and paper towels present. Operator stated ware-washing is performed at sink. Advised operator an additional hand sink will be required if ware-washing continues. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. One employee provided an expired ServSafe certificate during inspection **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee with no hair restraint and female employee with hair in loose ponytail **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn. Reach in freezer handle damaged **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor of walk-in cooler . Cooking oil on floor of storage trailer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handles, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on hood filters and sides of stove **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to kitchen propped open **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink on cook line slow draining **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in feta on cook line, removed. Plastic bowl in flour bin **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with black mold like substance **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Foam sheets on ceiling of storage trailer behind restaurant. Acoustic tiles over kitchen prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in storage closet next to restroom containing soda syrup lines and dry food storage. 3 dead roaches on floor at rear of dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Shelving holding electronics behind front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on ice machine behind bar, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of deli cooler on prep line, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
14
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee at cooks line touched clothes then began prepping pizza without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during time of inspection.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over container with mozzarella cheese in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -at cutting board in kitchen area -can opener blade has accumulation of residue **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quaternary ammonium **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to scoop sugar in kitchen area
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -in bar area **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -groove marks at prep station in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -in microwave next to make table **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open Red Bull can above oil in kitchen area
12B-07-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -at three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
21-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bottles of oil on the floor in the storage shed **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in kitchen has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes on floor in office are -to-go plates on floor in storage shed
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -in bar area
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. -bag with sugar in kitchen area not covered -chicken in walk-in cooler at 43 degrees Fahrenheit **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -at mop sink **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at prep station
02D-01-5
29
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live flies in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -marinara sauce(120F - Reheating); vegetable soup (124F - Hot Holding-reheated to 172 degrees Fahrenheit ) Discussed reheating to 165 degrees Fahrenheit with operator during the inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quaternary **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -in bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -shelf in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -wallet above pizza prep table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -at stove handle **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven at cooks line has accumulation of grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -at three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
21-23-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aamore Pizza Pub and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aamore Pizza Pub and Grill on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aamore Pizza Pub and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Aamore Pizza Pub and Grill.
How does Aamore Pizza Pub and Grill compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Aamore Pizza Pub and Grill most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Aamore Pizza Pub and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aamore Pizza Pub and Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Aamore Pizza Pub and Grill 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 Aamore Pizza Pub and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aamore Pizza Pub and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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