Circo Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Circo Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Among St. Petersburg restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board across from pizza oven is stained with black substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board across from pizza oven has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Clean spatulas and knives stored between plumbing pipe and wall on cooks line.
24-14-4
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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Mar 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
39
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Inspector informed manager about renewing license and he paid fee and applied for renewal but unable to view license online. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. The chemical spray bottles sitting on lower counter next to soda boxes. Inspector informed manager and bottles were placed in container away from soda boxes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glasses in hand wash sink by soda machine. Hand wash sink in area with order window had ice scoop in cup. Inspector informed manager and items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to steam table has no soap. Inspector informed manager and soap was placed at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans cooked on Saturday not date marked. milk opened on Saturday not properly date marked. inspector informed manager and items were properly dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. 1 of 2 present employees does not have proof of training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with food debris. Inspector informed manager and was cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler across from Pizza oven fire handles soiled with food debris
23-24-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food observed in same reach in cooler as desserts being served to the public. Inspector informed manager and employee food was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bag hanging on dry storage rack. Inspector informed employee and book bag was moved to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 out of 3 employees wearing hats. Inspector educated employees but they did not have hair restraint on site.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of all reach in coolers soiled with food debris
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Circo Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Circo Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Circo Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Circo Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Circo Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Circo Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Circo Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen 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 Circo Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Circo Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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