Heights Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Heights Pizza stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Heights Pizza on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop/measuring cup handle in bulk flour at time of inspection.
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket at time of inspection
42-01-4
82
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in-cooler pizza make table.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on dough making table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
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. Sliced cake in dining area self served.
02D-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open drink on in reach-in-cooler on cooksline **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container on cooksline and reach-in-cooler not labeled
02D-01-5
52
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
78
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical bottle stored on prep table in back kitchen prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of cooking oil on floor in front kitchen area stored on floor. pizza sauce in walk-in-cooler stored on ground . Mozzarella cheese in walk-in-cooler stored on ground **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed freezer store outside back kitchen area. Frozen foods- pizza toppings, ground beef, sauce, empanadas, fries, and cookies. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large rolling containers in back prep area not properly labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3LB 7 OZ can of Gordon Choice Sliced Ripe Black Olives **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front kitchen area **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3LB 7 OZ can of Gordon Choice Sliced Ripe Black Olives **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. **Warning**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operators food stored on shelf with other foods in walk-in-cooler **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. Employees sunglasses and phone cord on top shelf of prep reach-in-cooler **Warning**
40-06-5
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. Package desserts in glass reach-in-cooler **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operators Food and open Observed employee drink on prep table in back kitchen area on food prep table next to large mixer. **Warning**
12B-02-4
47
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cups in pepper, yeast etc **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, large white bin **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Heights Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Heights Pizza on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Heights Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Heights Pizza.
How does Heights Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Heights Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Heights Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Heights Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Heights 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 Heights Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Heights Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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