Ginos by Charly Pizzeria

35977 Us 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2025

Score

High Risk

Ginos by Charly Pizzeria has been inspected six times since 2022. On Feb 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, showing up two times.

Ginos by Charly Pizzeria's latest score of 19 falls below the Palm Harbor average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 slices of pizza held on time not time stamped. Unable to determine the time the pizza was placed on time as a public health control.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored on prep table next to bottle of oil. Operator moved chemical **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-10-4

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. See stop sale. Lasagna

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Floor mixer Interior used for rolls **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna cooked, frozen and thawing no date mark. Operator was able to determine the prep date and dated accordingly **Corrected On-Site**

02C-04-5

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. Raul Cordes

53B-13-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment

36-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass front refrigerator **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee involved in food prep with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food container holding flour has a build up of dried food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Oper corrected. Sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gallon container in hand wash sink toward the rear of the kitchen. Operator moved container **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Paint stored in rear of building. Operator discarded paint

41-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on the floor discussed the importance of storing food a minimum of 6inches off the floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep and storage area.

36-73-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

03F-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical on prep table near clean equipment. Operator moved spray bottle to appropriate area for storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-10-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers not labeled with spice.

02D-01-5

Oct 10, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ginos by Charly Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ginos by Charly Pizzeria on file is from Feb 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ginos by Charly Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ginos by Charly Pizzeria.

How does Ginos by Charly Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Ginos by Charly Pizzeria most recently scored 19 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Ginos by Charly Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ginos by Charly Pizzeria have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ginos by Charly Pizzeria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Ginos by Charly Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ginos by Charly Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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