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Pizza Rock

401 S Parsons Ave Suite D, Brandon, FL 33511
Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pizza Rock has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Brandon sits at 82, putting Pizza Rock on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of artichoke hearts.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in handwashing sink on cooks line. Owner removed dish and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink on front line is slow draining.
29-20-5
64
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Front counter
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in floor
25-05-4
78
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of IBUPROFEN stored on shelf above flour adjacent to walk-in cooler **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline Corrective action manager placed in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 6 metal pizza pans stored in handsink in dish area Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed 3-compartment sink and replaced it with a dish machine **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. not observed in reachin coolers **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed 2 bathroom door open on both sides of store **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler on cookline not keeping food cold, Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
45
Feb 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of Advil stored on shelf above prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pans stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint on cookline
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soda bib stored on floor in dry storage
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles on cookline Corrected on employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Rock last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Rock on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Rock?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizza Rock.

How does Pizza Rock compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

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

Has Pizza Rock's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Rock have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Rock 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 Rock inspected?

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

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