Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline stretching back to 2022. Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Expo white board cleaner on reach in cooler in kitchen.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection.
31B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind mixer in kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink in kitchen faucet.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to bulk seasonings. Over prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket, keys and speaker on prep table over red wine vinegar and next to bulk aluminum pans. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reaching cooler by delivery door is stained and no longer cleanable **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handwashing sink located on cooks line
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink located in bar area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink located in bar area
31B-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
64
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer has no labeling manager properly labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board across from pizza oven has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. **Repeat Violation**
14-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in food preparation table. Manager discarded drink.
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
64
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Garlic and oil held on time has no time markers. Chef added proper time markers. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C0/helium tanks not secured at bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not using a hair restraint. Employee placed on hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
67
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in back hallway by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on shelves by dishwasher have broken corners.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler across from pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
74
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored overtop of ready to eat pepperoni inside reach in cooler across from pizza oven. Employee removed raw ground beef and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped food on floor picked it up then went into walk in cooler without washing hands. Manager had a discussion with employee about proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in back hallway. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cooks line in front of pizza oven.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket's inside reach in cooler by walk in cooler has buildup of black-mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes across from dishwasher.
16-46-4
55
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to sauté station has stain's and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in coolers on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind bakery table is soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline.
How does Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline 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 Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sally O'neal's Pizza Hotline is inspected around three times per year on average.
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