Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
50
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Palm Harbor facility scores 74, putting Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Emailed manager DBPR HR 5030-104 **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Josh manager for establishment with no manager certification **Warning**
53A-02-7
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
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. No employee agreement for any employees. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink at front counter. Hot water not connected to sink. Water temperature is 76F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager DBPR HR 5030-105 **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of coke in reach in cooler in prep area, beverage removed from cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
50
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler across from oven, left top side: cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (44F - Cold Holding) operator states food was not prepared today. Operator relocated to the freezer for rapid chill. All other food in the cooler was at proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in spray bottles used to sanitize food contact surface over 500ppm. Strip turned blue. Operator corrected to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
74
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over pizza dough. Operator moved raw eggs to be in compliance
08A-20-5
86
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pineapple chunks observed in hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name
02D-01-5
78
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used as liner.
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 45F cold hold. All other food items in cooler are at proper temperature. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of sanitizer on table above food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink operator removed utensils **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
47
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce 46F cold held double panned . Operator put sauce on ice for quick cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Hand out provided
11-27-4
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. Document provided
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled. Discussed the importance of labeling all foods removed from their original container with common name
02D-01-5
58
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade wiping cloth used as liner for food container. Mushrooms stored on wiping cloth, raw ground beef stored with wiping cloth lining pan. Discussed using only surfaces approved for food contact for food storage. Operator removed wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ranch dressing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop.
How does Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop 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 Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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