Palm River Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2023, Palm River Pizza has 10 inspections in the public record. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle and coffee cup on large mixer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk water and soda on floor in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between wall and 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
70
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter in walk in cooler. No corrective action done.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating on a suspended license, not in compliance with Final Order **Admin Complaint**
50-18-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee raw shell eggs over butter and multiple items in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on reach in cooler at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on the floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between wall and 3 compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened can of ginger ale in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler and mixer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
45
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt on rack with food for establishment in walk in freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing metal pan in one bay at 3 compartment sink. All bays were not set up at time of inspection. Inspector went over proper dish washing procedures with operator.
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
78
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
78
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw fish in handwash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee banana on shelf over small reach in cooler in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
12B-07-4
70
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw chicken 51 F, Swiss cheese 49 F, sliced ham 50 F, chicken wings 52 F, per operator temperature of walk in cooler was 38 F, this morning. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
61
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palm River Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palm River Pizza on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palm River Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Palm River Pizza.
How does Palm River Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Palm River Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Palm River Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Palm River Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palm River Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Palm River Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palm River Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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