Fishhawk Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
86
Score
Fishhawk Pizzeria has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Fishhawk Pizzeria's latest score of 86 sits above the Lithia average of 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of make line has built up flour. Sided of fryers have accumulated grease buildup **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: pizza make line cleaned **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On salad make line and pizza make line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad make line: sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding) diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Mamager began moving time and temperature control for safety/ potentially hazardous items and voluntarily discarding product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of make line has built up flour. Sided of fryers have accumulated grease buildup **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On salad make line and pizza make line **Warning**
22-16-4
74
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of blue glass cleaner on prep table next to rolls. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No cleaning agent available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until cleaning agent is available for warewashing. Observed sanitizer bucket for dish machine was filled with water, as I tested the liquid and chlorine test strip was not turning any color. Had manager set up three compartment sink and tested Quaternary Ammonium sanitizer at 150ppm
22-64-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On front cook line. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Tested dish machine that was not actively being used. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0PPM.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soap dispenser on flat top station soiled with accumulated debris. Exterior of fryers have built up grease. Exterior of hood vents soiled with accumulated debris
23-03-4
55
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine or Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with accumulated debris
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen sausages in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
82
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 100 seats in establishment **Warning**
28-12-4
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 - 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/. Layout from previous plans approved in system. Front counter area converted to pizza preparation area with oven. Server station added with soda machine. Three compartment sink and dish machine moved to second to last addition where walk in cooler is. Mixer machine added as well. Back food storage and prep room added with burner, slicer, 3 reach in coolers, and hand sink added as well. Additional seating area added with pizza box storage. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For premade pizzas **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Increased to 100 seats **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease on ceiling **Warning**
36-68-5
58
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of salt in dry storage room
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
25-32-4
78
Dec 21, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal plan stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected- observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled at service station for dining room Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand in back prep area
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed a wood connected to the wall of the dish pit not smooth and easily cleanable
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin freezer on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor in dinning room Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in dish area not sealed
36-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cups stored in bulk garlic powder Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected - observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk-in freezer along floor
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handles on cookline Corrected- observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pastas,cooked meats Cheese
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler front counter
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walkin freezer,case of French fries
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walkin freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Gatorade drink
12B-13-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fishhawk Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fishhawk Pizzeria on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fishhawk Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fishhawk Pizzeria.
How does Fishhawk Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Lithia?
Fishhawk Pizzeria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lithia average of 78.
Has Fishhawk Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fishhawk Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fishhawk Pizzeria 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 Fishhawk Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fishhawk Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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