Gourmet Pizza Company

610 S Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33609

Pizza

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Gourmet Pizza Company appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

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

Gourmet Pizza Company's latest score of 95 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler are soiled at time of inspection.

23-03-4

Aug 26, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on large lift top reach in stained at time of inspection -Can opener soiled with old food debris at time of inspection. Operator moved can opener to dishroom to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in large reach in cooler at time of inspection.

29-49-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting boards on lift top reach in grooved at time of inspection

14-09-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near hot water heater room at time of inspection

36-24-5

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an odor in establishment at time of inspection.

36-64-5

Oct 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two chairs in front of hand wash sink by pizza oven. Operator moved chairs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is shared with other businesses in the strip mall

33-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed tomatoes stored over cheese and other ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.

08B-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop held in bucket not set to easily dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash receptacle in either bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed warped/damaged door gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen during inspection

14-11-5

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Sealant on concrete floor is peeling and is no longer easily cleanable.

36-12-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall back by water heater.

36-24-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza paddle stored on floor. Operator had employee clean and store correctly off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

10-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signage at hand wash sink by back office. Operator hung new sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

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. Emailed copy of vomit poster to operator **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, can opener

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed copy of employee reporting agreement to operator

11-26-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

03F-10-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

14-20-4

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of aluminum containers on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, label faded. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gourmet Pizza Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gourmet Pizza Company on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gourmet Pizza Company?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gourmet Pizza Company.

How does Gourmet Pizza Company compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Gourmet Pizza Company most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Gourmet Pizza Company's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gourmet Pizza Company have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gourmet Pizza Company 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 Gourmet Pizza Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gourmet Pizza Company is inspected around two times per year on average.

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