Rosati's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
29
Score
Going back to 2023, Rosati's Pizza has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Rosati's Pizza's 29 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. au jus (130F - Hot Holding)reheated on stove second temp 167F at 3:50; marinara sauce (115F - Hot Holding) first temp 3:00, reheated on stove second temp 181F at 3:25; meatballs (115F - Hot Holding) first temp 3:00, reheated on stove second temp 167F at 3:25. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Canadian ham (50F - Cold Holding); ground meatballs (50F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler at pizza station across from dry storage for boxes. Operator placed in freezer to cool down. Sliced Canadian Ham retemped at 38F at 3:50 and ground meatballs retemped at 42F at 3:50. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep line facing fryer and on pizza prep station stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal rack in front of handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Misty Six, hired over 2 years ago, no proof training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
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. Emailed to operator and he printed and had Misty Six complete agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator could only provide current digital version of certificate for Chance Ciminera.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of clear liquid next to mop sink not labeled. Operator labeled as sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator placed new license on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards facing fry station on cook line grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator removed items from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board on prep line across from deep fryer. Operator relocated phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of grease like substance on floor next to fryer station.
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator. Operator printed and posted on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
29
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards on the flip top unit being stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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 2025-11-10: One training completed for Sierra with SafeStaff. Other employees, Jelani, Judah, Misty, Chance, Negus, Zach need training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up in the filter to the hood system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Au Jus temping at 85F. Manager placed in a pot to reheat quickly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards on the flip top unit being stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
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 - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed a copy of paperwork to manager. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up in the filter to the hood system. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
52
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 10 can pizza sauce on dry storage rack.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. During inspection observed employee cutting onions not wash hands after touching phone. Instructed employee to wash hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with sanitizer bucket. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee preparation of onions on table with onions still in bag. Employee cut one onion before washing. Instructed employee to wash before cutting. Employee discarded one onion. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on Cutting boards.
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.used for scoping cinnamon.
14-01-5
58
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza line real butter (80F - Cold Holding); Above oven real butter (80F - Cold Holding) Employee discarded both. Deli reach in cooler shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding); Employee closed lid. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Feb 1 24
50-17-3
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Sanitation area of Three compartment sink is leaking.
16-28-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer.
16-59-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Under three compartment sink under the Sanitizer.
29-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep table while employee preparing pizza dough. Employee moved.
12B-07-4
33
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with black debris on reach in cooler ensue of then. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: No proof of food manager certification **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. No proof of any training for employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle on reach prep table next to can opener and manual slicer. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Employee drink bottle on reach prep table next to can opener and manual slicer. Employee removed drink. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
70
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pineapple tidbits. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. No proof of any training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with black debris on reach in cooler ensue of then. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of pineapple tidbits in walk in on shelf to be served. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle on reach prep table next to can opener and manual slicer. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic pans. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm corrected to 200ppm quaternary in sanitizer bucket. **Warning**
21-07-4
50
Mar 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler in kitchen. Salad prep.
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at cook line no ambient temperature.
05-09-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. In mop sink. No back flow prevention.
29-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil was on floor near deep fryers operator moved up off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rosati's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rosati's Pizza on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rosati's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Rosati's Pizza.
How does Rosati's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Rosati's Pizza most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Rosati's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rosati's Pizza have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rosati's Pizza 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 Rosati's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rosati's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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