Mario's Pizza

3993 Tyrone Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 337094106

Pizza

Last inspected: May 16, 2023

Score

High Risk

Mario's Pizza has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On May 16, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at Mario's Pizza since May 16, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 20 violations lately compared to roughly 12 violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Mario's Pizza's 27 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.

View 20 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.over prep table next to hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-07-4

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach not approved for food contact, will use quat tablets **Warning**

22-48-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade Mixer **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat tablets **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under 3 comp sink **Warning**

36-24-5

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. In hallway **Warning**

42-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.interior top **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

51-18-6

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.on prep table stopped and cleaned up **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

12B-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of 3 compartment sink Per employee AC leaking repair on the way **Warning**

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor.sauce in gray cans in walk in cooler and case of tomatoes back room **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. The mop sink out the back door has no faucets **Warning**

29-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers Handles on reach in and walk in doors Shelves in walk in cooler Shelves in dry storage **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

16-46-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.front and pizza reach in cooler soiled inside **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan and ceiling in walk in cooler soiled **Warning**

36-50-4

Basic - Wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair.around and under sink **Warning**

36-17-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in the back room **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises.in hall to bathroom **Warning**

35A-03-4

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with flour and oil last used 12-11. Slicer guard area soiled with food debris after cleaning. Soda nozzle area on self service soda machine soiled with black mold like debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids open. Employee closed lids.

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates on cook line not inverted. Employee inverted paper plates. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over cooked meatballs in walk in cooler. Employee moved meatballs to higher shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table. Employee moved cloth to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute on self service soda machine has mold like debris interior.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in rear prep area. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on the floor in the rear. Employee moved oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near storage shelf.

36-24-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Interior of avantco oven soiled with burnt on debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on pizza make table soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mario's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mario's Pizza on file is from May 16, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mario's Pizza?

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

How does Mario's Pizza compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Mario's Pizza most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Mario's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mario's Pizza have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mario's Pizza 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.

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