Mikes Pizza and Pub
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
17
Score
Mikes Pizza and Pub has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 19 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Largo average 75, so Mikes Pizza and Pub trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
6
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service window - fresh garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler, discussed adding to time as a public health control **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 cannot be determined. Pizza sauce at prep cooler
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outdoors across from walk in coolers
29-34-4
High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper mugs behind bar not lived with stainless steel
14-02-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Over prep table in rear prep kitchen, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bottled beverages in reach in cooler, chicken removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Speed rack in front of hand sink next to pizza oven
31A-09-4
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Ambient thermometer attached to compressor fan in walk in coolers, relocated to warmest part **Corrected On-Site**
05-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on freezer on cook line
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn plastic curtains in walk in coolers **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Speed racks containing pizza dough outside next to walk in coolers, moved into coolers. Staff advised racks temporarily moved outside while rearranging walk in coolers **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outdoor door ice machine, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go containers on soiled metal shelf over deli cooler on cook line
25-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
17
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly next to pizza prep cooler 1 live fly next to bar Not landing on food contact surfaces **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging over prep table in dough mixing room
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Soda gun holster soiled behind bar **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM expired (Sal), other staff with valid CFM present
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken microwave handle **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease on cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in prep room, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler behind bar **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
32
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in separate prep room
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster behind bar soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit for dish machine
16-32-5
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On top of cutting boards at pizza prep cooler
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License at front counter expired 2/1/24
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over pizza prep cooler, removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while handing food on cook line
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken microwave handle on cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Accumulation of cardboard boxes outside next to walk in cooler
33-19-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to dish machine, relocated **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Removed for cleaning
10-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease and dust on metal shelves above cook line cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in rear prep room **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on soiled shelves above cooler on cook line
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind bar **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
29-17-4
29
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: At time of call back inspection, no plans have been submitted to plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in .walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
70
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Entire staff almost completed. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in .walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
61
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 45f, cooked eggplant 45f, roast beef 47f, chicken salad 48f, Sausage links 47f, sliced cheese 45f, pizza sauce 53f, **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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 cannot be determined. Cooked pizzas. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked Mushrooms 99f, cooked green peppers 122f, cooling at room temperature. Items moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
51-16-7
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta Fagioli soup.
02C-02-5
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. Ricotta.
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in .walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler and dish area.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee moved water from line cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids for Togo. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar coolers.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in dry storage. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
20
Dec 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry-storage #10 can pizza sauce #10 all purpose diced tomatoes
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen near back door. Fly did not land on food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler pizza prep at 2:15pm sliced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (57F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (57F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (48F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in walk-in freezer. Kitchen area temp at 2:15pm cooked chicken wings (79F - Cold-Holding) Operator placed in walk-in freezer. Re temp at 3:10pm Cooked chicken wings 41f Sliced tomatoes 38f Mozzarella cheese 40f Diced Chicken 40f Mozzarella Cheese 43f Cooked Spinach 40f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer located in dry-storage.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishmachine in dish area.
16-21-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Mop sink located outside rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
29-38-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles near dish area missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass plates at bar area not protected. Operator covered plates. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry-storage #10 can pizza sauce #10 all purpose diced tomatoes Operator removed cans from rack.
08B-20-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under wait station table near dish area. Operator discarded roaches, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and air pods on top of prep table on cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach-in cooler and prep table on cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board on reach-In cooler.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked diced chicken stored in ricotta cheese container in reach-in cooler not labeled by common name.
02D-01-5
30
Jan 10, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground sausage, operator halved the portion and place both in the walk-in cooler. (46F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Educated operator and sent him the paperwork to fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior shows mold like substance. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handle touching food in large flour bin. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in rear prep area behind the establishment shows disrepair above dry storage shelves.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator provided covered trash receptacle. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on top of shelf above two door deli cooler in dry storage behind the establishment. Employee moved the speaker. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on stand up freezer in kitchen on main cook line behind the fryers have torn gaskets. Gaskets on three door cooler on main cook line are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of chicken breast on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of oven in kitchen to the right of the pizza oven. Employee moved the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the three door cooler in the kitchen on main cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on main cook line not inverted properly. Employee flipped items to properly storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mikes Pizza and Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mikes Pizza and Pub on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mikes Pizza and Pub?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mikes Pizza and Pub.
How does Mikes Pizza and Pub compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Mikes Pizza and Pub most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Mikes Pizza and Pub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mikes Pizza and Pub have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mikes Pizza and Pub 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 Mikes Pizza and Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mikes Pizza and Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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