Fabrica Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Fabrica Pizza has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Among St. Petersburg restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and food slicer soiled with dried food debris. Stained white cutting board stored on prep table next to stand alone freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda dispenser ice chute soiled with black pink substance in dinning room area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards grooved on deli coolers in front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed vacuum sealed frozen pizzas stored inside a reach in grab and go display freezer located in the dining room. Packaging displayed only the wording Tampa and St. Petersburg. No address was provided, and the date the product was packaged was missing.
02D-03-4
78
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of NyQuil, ibuprofen, and eye drops stored on shelf above prep table leading to walk in cooler. Items were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket testing at 500+ PPM. Chemical was diluted with water and sanitizer is now testing at 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shelled eggs stored above container of pizza sauce. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled with dried food debris. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute of soda machine soiled with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Item moved to bottom of prep tables.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. White containers of dough stored outside in front entrance. Per employee in charge they were thawing it outside. Item was moved into kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-32-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers and bottle on storage rack near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
45
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Can opener on prep table is soiled at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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 2024-10-29: No proof provided of employee training at time of callback inspection report. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 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. **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored above a food prep table. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal games stored above a food prep table. Employee removed personal items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored in upright reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
50
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well behind front counter: meatballs (110F - Hot Holding) Employee heated to 165 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to dump ice. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's restroom. Employee restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine has mold like substances. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored above a food prep table. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in reach in freezer above food to be served to the public. Employee segregated food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal games stored above a food prep table. Employee removed personal items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored in upright reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bottle stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bottle stored on prep shelf with and above food. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in vegetable sink. Inspector discussed proper thawing techniques. **Warning**
06-01-5
29
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on a food prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored on shelf above food prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
64
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef with a date mark of 7/15/23 in walk in cooler. Stop sale issued.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef with a date mark of 7/15/23 in walk in cooler.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored above a food preparation table in hallway of kitchen. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle on scoop to dispense flour not stored above flour. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil not labled at preparation table next to pizza oven.
02D-01-5
55
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner bottle not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water of 65 F. Inspector advised Manager that utensils need to be either held under running water or clean water at 135 F or higher.
10-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above a food prep area in hallway. Employee drinks in walk in cooler not separated from food to be served to the public. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
82
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fabrica Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fabrica Pizza on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fabrica Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fabrica Pizza.
How does Fabrica Pizza compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Fabrica Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Fabrica Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fabrica Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fabrica 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 Fabrica Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fabrica Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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