Astra Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Astra Pizza has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Astra Pizza is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above sauces in standing reach-in cooler. Operator relocated eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in standing white reach-in freezer
14-69-4
82
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of stand mixer soiled with dust.
23-03-4
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Can opener blade has built up food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
74
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with flour, slicer blade soiled, cutting boards stained.
22-02-4
90
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Eye drops in sliding door reach-in cooler on top shelf
41-07-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without municipal system approval for such change. Increased seating from no seats to 2
28-12-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023
50-17-3
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. Meatballs not dated in sliding door reach-in cooler. Operator added dates **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels for hand sink in employee restroom Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings made 5 days ago not dated properly. Operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Increased seating from no seats to 2 seats
51-15-4
41
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza make cooler: shredded mozzarella 51 degrees F. Other foods temped appropriately. Operator moved to walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without municipal system approval for such change. Increased seating from no seats to 2 **Repeat Violation**
28-12-4
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. Meatballs made 5 days ago in sliding door reach-in cooler of kitchen
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grated pizza holder has old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer of front line **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris on top of pizza oven
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ice tea drinks in sliding door reach-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Increased seating from no seats to 2 seats **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 02/01/2022
50-09-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Astra Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Astra Pizza on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Astra Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Astra Pizza.
How does Astra Pizza compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Astra Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Astra Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Astra Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Astra Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Astra Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Astra Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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