Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
19
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 16 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 12 violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891 on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lasagna (46F - Cooling) cooked yesterday at 4PM. Operator allowed to cool on countertop before covering with foil and putting in walk in to finish cooling. Ambient temperature in walk in cooler is around 43-44F, lasagna never cooled properly.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -sliced meat and cheese containers in prep cooler lined with cardboard. Operator discarded cardboard. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-86-1
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -can of raid under hand sink **Repeat Violation**
41-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lasagna (46F - Cooling) cooked yesterday at 4PM. Operator allowed to cool on countertop before covering with foil and putting in walk in to finish cooling. Ambient temperature in walk in cooler is around 43-44F, lasagna never cooled properly.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding) Cooked yesterday and stored in reach in cooler today. Operator said the cooler lid had been left open so I instructed him to put the sausage in freezer to rapid cool. Operator removed from freezer prematurely, retemped at 46F so he returned to freezer. Retemped at 42F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dough hook with residue on it being stored in restroom Operator removed to be cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in kitchen -hand wash sink in restroom Operator stocked with paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses Time as a Public Health Control for pizza by the slice, but does not have the required paperwork. Emailed operator paperwork.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Manager filled out new food handler training certificate in front of me for employee and dated with today's date, however the employee did not receive training today. Operator was unaware that training needed to be done in order to re-certify staff. Operator discarded certificate and gave employee training packet to take home. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen staff Victor Vardado training expired 5/15/24
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -walk in cooler door handle has accumulation of debris
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -bottled employee beverage stored on cutting board on prep cooler across from oven. Employee removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -vape on cutting board on prep cooler by kitchen entrance Operator removed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of pizza sauce stored about 1 inch off walk in cooler floor Operator moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bucket of pizza sauce and can of mushrooms stored on floor in walk in cooler Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. -clean aprons being stored on wall in restroom right next to toilet Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of pizza oven soiled with grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth on prep table near 3 compartment sink not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator put back in sanitize solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
19
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid under hand wash sink.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs stored in contact with ready to eat salami that's been removed from commercial packaging
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salami and pepperoni (46F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (49F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); sliced pepperoni (60F - Cold Holding);; shaved sausage (50F - Cold Holding); diced ham (60F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (44F - Cold Holding) Moved to freezer. salami (38F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (42F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (42F - Cold Holding); sliced pepperoni (42F - Cold Holding);; shaved sausage (37F - Cold Holding); diced ham (39F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (43F - Cold Holding **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on pizza slices, held less than 4 hours
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets all reading over 200 PPM chlorine. Staff replaced 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper 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. Lasagna in walk in prepared over 24 hours ago no date marked. Operator date marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under 3 compartment sink, staff cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep tables **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler, next to meat slicer, and in cooler by entrance
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple food items stored less than 6 inches off floor in walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights over kitchen not shielded.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of pizza oven dusty and soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Above prep line
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use wrapped around pizza oven handle
21-10-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over ready to eat foods
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table by freezer
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins in dry storage ack of kitchen.
14-01-5
18
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (45F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (45F - Cold Holding) Employee moved items to freezer. Cooked sausage 43F,cooked meatballs 43F Sliced tomatoes 41F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot ad pans in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed pot from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook sausage and meatballs made 1-20-25. Employee dated marked items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to bread. Employee moved drink off prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single service potato salad containers for food storage. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
52
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees making pizzas no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside. Exterior door has gap at top in rear. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometers observed in reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster Lids open. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single service potato salad containers for food storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
55
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
26
Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Employee placed paper 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 made 1-2-23 in reach in cooler has no date marked. Ham, cheese slices prep 1-2-23 has no date mark. Manager date mark items **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee has no hair restraint. Employee placed hat on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gaskets in reach in cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler Employee removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Potato salad contains reused with other foods items. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in green container. Manager labeled container flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Dough mixer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach-in cooler and walk-in door soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Potato salad buckets reused food other food storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
74
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in bathroom. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over sliced cheese in walk-in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Dough mixer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans in hand sink next to three compartment sink. Employee moved items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza pie made at 10:45 am not time mark. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Potion cups in seasoning container. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach-in cooler and walk-in door soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees drinks in reach in cooler front counter. Employee moved items to bottom shelf and marked items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Potato salad buckets reused food other food storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go metal containers not inverted properly. **Warning**
25-06-4
32
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee moved cleaning supplies from food storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee grabbed paper towels
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in seasonings
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Make cooks
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce on floorin walk in cooler. Employee moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Potato salad bucket reused for food storage
25-32-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat sliced yesterday in walk in cooler needs date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Unprotected canned goods in customer area
08B-37-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Pepsi can on cooks line
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891 on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891.
How does Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891 most recently scored 19 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891 have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Central Pizza & Subs Llc 2891 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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