Flippers Pizzeria

201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
Italian
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Flippers Pizzeria has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board stored in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator disposed of cutting board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of oil unlabeled in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in prep room. Spoke with operator about correct usage of stip. operator removed strip until closing time. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards hanging in prep room stained at time of inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear plastic food containers on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection
24-08-4
74
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two stainless steel scrubbers in hand wash sink by back door during inspection. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle by kitchen door. Operator labeled bottle during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance around nozzles on soda dispenser in dining room
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by back door near dish machine. Operator filled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine during inspection
22-20-5
64
Mar 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flippers Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flippers Pizzeria on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flippers Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flippers Pizzeria.

How does Flippers Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Flippers Pizzeria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Flippers Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Flippers Pizzeria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flippers 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 Flippers Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flippers Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.