Aldo's Pizza

2551 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Aldo's Pizza five times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 14, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Aldo's Pizza trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Roma Slice Ripe Olives 55 onz

01B-01-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand sink in the back of the kitchen next to triple sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented Roma sliced ripe olives can 55 oz. Manager moved can and marked do not use

08B-20-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clothing hanging on dry food shelf storage area above reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen next to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn Inside door panel missing, exposed insulation . Chest freezer rusted and has duct tape. Handles of hand wash sink rusted **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs hanging on stove door in the cook line area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster shared with others Restaurants in the Plaza

33-16-4

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator answered the phone and continued to prepare food without washing his hands **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Employee answered the phone then took pizza out of oven, pulled to go box from shelf, put pizza in box and cut the pizza without washing hands **Admin Complaint**

12A-29-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door very rusty and showing the insulation. All reach in cooler gaskets torn **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Trash can stored on top of freezer Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Hand sink faucets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold chest freezer door together **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**

14-71-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee has watch on while preparing food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**

13-07-4

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aldo's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aldo's Pizza on file is from Aug 14, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aldo's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aldo's Pizza.

How does Aldo's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Aldo's Pizza most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Aldo's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aldo's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Aldo's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Aldo's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aldo's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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