Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited two times.
Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights' latest score of 82 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
74
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: marinara sauce 50 F, cut tomato 54 F, meat ball 53 F, Per person in charge Frank temperature of food items in reach in cooler closest to pizza oven have not been taken at time of inspection. Employee stated items have been in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: marinara sauce 50 F, cut tomato 54 F, meat ball 53 F, Per person in charge Frank temperature of food items in reach in cooler closest to pizza oven have not been taken at time of inspection. Employee stated items have been in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in dry storage. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kevin Coss Manager
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees working and no Certified Food Manager working in establishment
53A-05-6
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.
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. Walk-in-cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe books with no completed certificates.
53B-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
45
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kevin Coss Manager
53A-02-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Front kitchen area
36-27-5
70
Aug 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled bottle with toxic chemicals stored near clean plates.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kevin Coss manager on duty
53B-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at only hand sink in kitchen area
29-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.employee shoes and personal items in dry storage area with foods and to go containers
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Foods in walk-in-cooler
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights.
How does Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights 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 Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cappy's Pizza Seminole Heights is inspected around three times per year on average.
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