Blackjack Pizza and Salads

3692 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Blackjack Pizza and Salads, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Blackjack Pizza and Salads' latest score of 90 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board in kitchen at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on kitchen shelf. Operator labeled bottle of degreaser at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on some metal food containers stored on wire shelves in prep room at time of inspection.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pizza cheese stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection. Operator moved cheese during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee return from bathroom then proceed putting clean pans away during inspection. Operator spoke with employee **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large cutting board over can cart stained

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on shelves next to customer food in the prep room **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored with food for customers. Backpack moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on air conditioning vents in kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans back on prep room shelves

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in walk-in soiled with grease/food debris

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster shared with other tenants in strip mall.

33-16-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans in walk in cooler have a mold like substance on them

36-50-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop placed in a manner that doesn't promote drying. Operator set mop to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door during inspection

35B-01-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen and prep room during inspection

14-09-4

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided copy of employee reporting agreement to management **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wings **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white bin with flour in it.

02D-01-5

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Label worn off **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Drink on food shelf **Corrected On-Site**

12B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blackjack Pizza and Salads last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blackjack Pizza and Salads on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blackjack Pizza and Salads?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blackjack Pizza and Salads.

How does Blackjack Pizza and Salads compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Blackjack Pizza and Salads most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Blackjack Pizza and Salads' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blackjack Pizza and Salads have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blackjack Pizza and Salads 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 Blackjack Pizza and Salads inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blackjack Pizza and Salads is inspected around two times per year on average.

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