E & L Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at E & L Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Dented/rusted cans present” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for St. Petersburg sits at 77, putting E & L Pizza on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler in center of kitchen
14-11-5
95
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Manager unaware of requirements of employees reporting illnesses. Discussed with manager employee health agreements and reporting requirements. Inspector will provide blank employee health agreements for new employees. Manager printed agreements for employees to complete. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-04-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind ice machine and drink syrups boxes soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler units center of kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
74
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can olives dented
01B-01-4
86
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items dated 12/3-12/4 mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (49F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); lasagna (49F - Cold Holding); pasta (55F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (55F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items dated 12/3-12/4 mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (49F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); lasagna (49F - Cold Holding); pasta (55F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (55F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
74
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has rust on blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bucket of ready to eat celery stored next to bag of unwashed celery stalks. Ready to eat celery also stored under unwashed heads of lettuce. Inspector informed employee and ready to eat celery was moved to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
86
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can ultra premium pasta sauce. Manager informed.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above fully cooked sausage and bacon. Employee moved raw to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. #10 dented can ultra premium pasta sauce stored on rack with multiple can in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in kitchen near prep table; employee drink on front counter next to single service pizza boxes.employee moved drink to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on bottom shelf next to large bags of flour next to dough mixer. Employee moved items to back pack in employee area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Sauce on interior door of microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signage in women's restroom. Employee replaced signage. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was E & L Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at E & L Pizza on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at E & L Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at E & L Pizza.
How does E & L Pizza compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
E & L Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has E & L Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at E & L Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at E & L Pizza 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 E & L Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, E & L Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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