Pin Chasers Midtown
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Pin Chasers Midtown has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 30, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Pin Chasers Midtown's latest score of 58 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cans on dry food storage area across from reach in coolers. 2 cans of Tomato Magic and 1 can of Fancy Tomato Ketchup, employee removed.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach underneath front counter Observed 3 dead roaches underneath drink holder behind front counter Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath equipment on cook line, pizza reach in coolers and pizza oven.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair on cooks line.
36-17-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
58
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under shelf above pizza cooler. 1 live roach along wall underneath 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach behind broom Approx 30 in portion cup underneath pizza cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: 1 live roach under handwash sink at front service line. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on soap dispenser near Hand washing sink in back. 1 dead roach on ground underneath fire extinguisher. 1 dead roach on the side of pizza cooler on ground. 1 dead roach on side of breaker box. 1 dead road on post by wall. 1 dead roach between shelf. 1 dead roach above breaker box above pizza cooler. 1 dead underneath drink dispenser storage. 1 dead roach under cabinet below drink lids next to soda machine 3 dead under Hand washing sink in front of house **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: 3 dead roaches under handwash sink at front service line. Operator discarded. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
82
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in kitchen area **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under shelf above pizza cooler. 1 live roach along wall underneath 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach behind broom Approx 30 in portion cup underneath pizza cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach Excrements and 1 egg casing along breaker box near kitchen entrance above fire extinguishers **Warning**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at Hand washing sink in front of kitchen across from stove Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs are cooked to order based on customer preference. Manager printed out and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back of kitchen blocked by pizza press machine. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris on storage shelf across from reach in cooler next to cheese sauce **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Not secured in back of house next to soda bib station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with grease above pizza oven **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on soap dispenser near Hand washing sink in back. 1 dead roach on ground underneath fire extinguisher. 1 dead roach on the side of pizza cooler on ground. 1 dead roach on side of breaker box. 1 dead road on post by wall. 1 dead roach between shelf. 1 dead roach above breaker box above pizza cooler. 1 dead underneath drink dispenser storage. 1 dead roach under cabinet below drink lids next to soda machine 3 dead under Hand washing sink in front of house **Warning**
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 personal items on wooden shelves next to reach in coolers near back of house before walk in coolers on right hand side. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage above dish machine **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in back of house soiled with food debris on cooler floor; food debris buildup under grill top in front of house; exterior of drink machine soiled with buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in bin on shelf underneath sauce condiments not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large pizza doe machine in back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in reach-in-cooler near pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Back kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on prep table in back kitchen area. Observed employees jackets and backpack stored on dry storage shelves **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups in front kitchen area
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
50
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored on floor in back kitchen storage **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food in reach-in-cooler
08B-49-4
86
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back kitchen area blocked by rolling rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups stacked on top of each other wet in front kitchen area
24-08-4
78
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in back kitchen area
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back kitchen area
36-24-5
82
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pin Chasers Midtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pin Chasers Midtown on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pin Chasers Midtown?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pin Chasers Midtown.
How does Pin Chasers Midtown compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pin Chasers Midtown most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pin Chasers Midtown's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pin Chasers Midtown have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pin Chasers Midtown 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 Pin Chasers Midtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pin Chasers Midtown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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