Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 food employee has no proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
82
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee picked up debris from floor, then put on gloves to prepare pizza without washing hands first. Discussed proper handwash techniques with employee. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler - Cold Holding: fresh mozzarella 50 F, minced garlic in oil 48 F, sliced ham 50 F, sliced salami 49 F, ambient temperature is 50F and fans blowing at 46-47 F. Employee moved all time/temperature control for safety food to working reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer at time of inspection. A small container of sliced ham 53 F and cut tomato 53 F stored on reach-in cooler. Employee moved into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. 1 food employee has no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off in handwash sink at back kitchen. Employee turned on hot water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet and spraying around while washing hands in handwash sink at back kitchen. **Warning**
29-11-4
47
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 2024-10-07: Observed no employee training completed **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Admin Complaint**
12B-07-4
82
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink on service line **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with blue sanitizer stored above 3-compartment sink Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dish area **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed a box of to go cup stored on floor on cookline next to pizza oven Observed 13 cases of pizza boxes stored on floor on in back kitchen **Warning**
25-06-4
61
Dec 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cabinets in front area are chipping and breaking on bottom, and sides.
14-11-5
95
Mar 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee removed person drink and back to cooks line with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Chipped bulk container lids .
14-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table at back area. Corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
74
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Toxic spray stored next to drink , corrected, manager moved spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of Pineapple tidbits with dent above prim on can.
01B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container not labeled in walk in cooler .
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza.
How does Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza 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 Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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