Blaze Pizza #1334
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Blaze Pizza #1334 eight times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “required employee training provided” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Blaze Pizza #1334 squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (55F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F); diced ham (52F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (52F - Cold Holding); meat ball (61F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in front counter. Operator stated that reach in cooler is not working properly and working order submitted, All items brought on counter 10:30 am and only 1.5 hours, operator removed them to walk in freezer to cool down quickly. Operator switched it to time as public hearth control 4 hours plan , procedure was filled out during the inspection.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation. Manager asked him to put beard guard on
13-04-4
82
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced ham (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked garlic (50F - Cold Holding); meat ball (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding);feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding).; Parmesan cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that everything from last night and they tooled the temperature 10:25am today. Operator discarded them all voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep counter in front line
22-02-4
78
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris entire kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup in pizza prep area
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front line
29-49-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees no beard guard while engaged food preparation, manager asked them to put beard guard on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
74
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In dough prep station
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of Hospitality Resource Supply Certificates for all team members **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Only copy expired 2-1-2024 on computer and not posted
50-09-4
Basic - Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink by three compartment sink. Manager cleared hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
74
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee training certs are photocopied. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Operator discarded and refilled quaternary sanitizer bucket. Rechecked reading 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine in dining room area ice chute is soiled with black substance.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching shredded cheese in reach-in cooler at front counter. Operator removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers doors at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler at front counter interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
70
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of food safety training
53B-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2024
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled with food debris
23-03-4
78
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blaze Pizza #1334 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blaze Pizza #1334 on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blaze Pizza #1334?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blaze Pizza #1334.
How does Blaze Pizza #1334 compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Blaze Pizza #1334 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lutz average of 79.
Has Blaze Pizza #1334's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blaze Pizza #1334 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blaze Pizza #1334 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 Blaze Pizza #1334 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blaze Pizza #1334 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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