International Pizza Kitchen

1000 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at International Pizza Kitchen, the earliest from 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting International Pizza Kitchen on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Front service pizzas employee added time marks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: No time marks **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
86
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Grey water on ground of establishment. When running handwashing sink in the back area by dish washing machine. Handwashing sink drains grey water when turned on. Employee placed a bucket underneath the pipe to catch grey water. Employee moped floor and sanitized area also blocked off hand sink observed other sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
28-13-5
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. Front service pizzas employee added time marks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by the dish washer has a missing pipe underneath. When hand washing sink is in use the grey water drains unto floor. Employee blocked off sink and placed bucket underneath the handwashing sink.
31A-09-4
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.juan B. Addison G. Missing employee trainings **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce in buckets on floor walk in cooler
08B-38-4
58
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee wrote times pizza were made on piece of paper. Less than 4 hours **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: No time mark **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three comp sink employee restocked **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: No paper towels **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
70
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Employee wrote times pizza were made on piece of paper. Less than 4 hours **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizzas
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded mozzarella cheese black container in walk in cooler
02C-03-5
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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ali abukhdeir
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three comp sink employee restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in wrapping on floor storage and front cash out area
25-05-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Prep area.
12B-01-4
43
Mar 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was International Pizza Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at International Pizza Kitchen on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does International Pizza Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

International Pizza Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has International Pizza Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at International Pizza Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at International Pizza Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.