Country Pizza Italian Grill
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
70
Score
Country Pizza Italian Grill has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Oldsmar average 82, so Country Pizza Italian Grill trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese 45F held on counter operator placed cheese into the refrigerator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink being used to fill a pitcher. Discussed the importance of of using the hand wash sink for washing hands only.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from door handles **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk flour bin
23-03-4
70
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked meatballs 121F hot holding Cooked sausage 119F hot hold The second temperature at 12:20pm, Meatballs 194F reheat, cooked sausage 187F reheat. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy cream 45F cold hold, held in door of reach in cooler. Operator decided to discard due to it being uncovered. Shredded mozzarella 51F held on counter. increase to 60F, operator had just placed the cheese into Operator stated she stores the cheese on the counter during busy times and that it's gone with in an hour. I explained that she needs to fill out paperwork to hold foods on time instead of temperature. I provided needed forms via email. Operator placed cheese under refrigeration. **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. Cheese was on the counter less than 4 hours and was placed in the refrigerator. I explained that the establishment can not follow times as a public health control until the paperwork is complete.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. I explained that the establishment can not follow times as a public health control until the paperwork is complete. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatballs in freezer not marked with prep and freeze date. Operator was able to determine the prep and freeze date and will date accordingly.
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers containing foods removed from their original container not labeled with common name. Shakers containing spices, squeeze bottles on the cooks line.
02D-01-5
50
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed operator form for employees to review and sign before handling food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: No proof provided at this inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions, lettuce, tomatoes above ready to eat sauces and deli meat. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Unwashed onions above ready to eat sauce. Unwashed lettuce above ready to eat pizza ingredients **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
86
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 2024-07-19: No proof of training at time of inspection **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed operator form for employees to review and sign before handling food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: No proof provided at this inspection **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions, lettuce, tomatoes above ready to eat sauces and deli meat. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Unwashed onions above ready to eat sauce. Unwashed lettuce above ready to eat pizza ingredients **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
78
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front flip top cooler cookline: ricotta (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella balls (46F - Cold Holding); feta (50F - Cold Holding); (53F - Cold Holding) Two door refrigerator/freezer on cookline: potato salad (44F - Cold Holding); premade salad (46F - Cold Holding); Butter (46F - Cold Holding) Manager states temperature of all food items were taken at noon and at proper temperature. Items have been moved to a different unit. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen and hydrogen peroxide on shelf above equipment. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
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
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. Emailed operator form for employees to review and sign before handling food **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for mozzarella. Emailed operator time as a public health control paperwork **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of pizza sauce not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions, lettuce, tomatoes above ready to eat sauces and deli meat. **Warning**
08B-17-4
43
Jan 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - cooking equipment different( no gyro machine) , mop sink location different from plans on record
51-16-7
Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink at cook line
29-20-5
74
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored above reach in cooler near pizza oven - manager relocated cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license - expired 02/01/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large containers of flour and sugar in front of back kitchen hand wash sink - manager relocated containers **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
53B-01-5
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
Basic - Uncovered food ( tray of dough balls ) stored near sink exposed to splash in back kitchen area - manager reloaded trays **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
52
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup 120 F at steam table - cook reheated to 166 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 48 F, raw sausage 45 F in cooler next to registers - manager placed foods on ice - recheck ham 42F, raw sausage 42 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food ( shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( container of olives ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2 days previously in walk in cooler - manager labeled milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front line - manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.raw beef thawing at room temperature in prep sink. - reviewed proper cooling methods with manager - manager added cold running water **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dusty floor fan in cook line area
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in double door refrigerator
05-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line - manager relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in back food prep area **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public n walk in freezer -manager placed food inside closed container **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Country Pizza Italian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Country Pizza Italian Grill on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Country Pizza Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Country Pizza Italian Grill.
How does Country Pizza Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Oldsmar?
Country Pizza Italian Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Oldsmar average of 82.
Has Country Pizza Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Country Pizza Italian Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Country Pizza Italian Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Country Pizza Italian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Country Pizza Italian Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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