Pizza Haven

122 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Pizza Haven, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Brandon sits at 82, putting Pizza Haven on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on pizza make cooler doors **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over yogurt and cheese in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 2 bell peppers in reach in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

01B-07-4

Intermediate - No running water to hand sink at dish entry. Discussed 7 day callback with operator. **Warning**

31A-04-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pizza sauce in reach in cooler with no date marking. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has buildup of food debris. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor near back door. Bag of rice on the floor in outer kitchen. Operator placed items on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on pizza make cooler doors **Warning**

23-03-4

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Employee moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp taken at 11:10 am: Shredded Mozzarella (49F); Cooked Pork Sausage (49F); Ricotta Cheese (50F). Employee moved items to lower cooler. Rechecked at 11:50 am: Shredded Mozzarella (47F); Cooked Pork Sausage (48F); Ricotta Cheese (48F). **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

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. Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked.

02C-03-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Unwashed bell pepper over ready to eat goods in reach in cooler.

08B-17-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed open water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Jul 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen and cookline **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the bottom of the back screen door for storage room

35B-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in chest freezers in back kitchen

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.observed missing at back storage room hand sink

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wood in kitchen not sealed

14-47-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reachin cooler run back kitchen

12B-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Haven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Haven on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Haven?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza Haven.

How does Pizza Haven compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Pizza Haven most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Pizza Haven's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Haven have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Haven means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pizza Haven inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Haven is inspected around two times per year on average.

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