Nicky Knots Street Pizza

5831 Memorial Hwy Ste B, Tampa, FL 33615

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2024

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Nicky Knots Street Pizza is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Nicky Knots Street Pizza's record stops at Mar 5, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 9 slices of cheese pizza 87F-90F stored on prep table. Operator states that pizza slices will be sold within 1 hour. Recommended 4 hours time control and provided written procedures. **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water temped 80 F in the only handwash sink. **Warning**

12A-19-4

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. Provided by email. **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. Provided by email. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jen Lachapelle. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes in all sinks, temped 80 F. **Warning**

27-06-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates and aluminum foil food containers. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-06-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar, flour and pizza sauce stored on floor. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Nov 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-03-4

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

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nicky Knots Street Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nicky Knots Street Pizza on file is from Mar 5, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Nicky Knots Street Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Nicky Knots Street Pizza most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Nicky Knots Street Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nicky Knots Street Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Nicky Knots Street 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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