Scotty's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Scotty's Pizzeria eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Sep 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Port Richey average 80, so Scotty's Pizzeria trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen on electric cord 11 small flying insects by drain **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: 1 live fly in ice machine area. Operator eliminated fly. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food grease. Throughout cook-line area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 door vertical reach in cooler in front counter area missing panels, insulation exposed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over cheeses and deli meats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
74
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen on electric cord 11 small flying insects by drain **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hose attachment side. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in dining room drink machine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over cheeses and deli meats **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food grease. Throughout cook-line area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 door vertical reach in cooler in front counter area missing panels, insulation exposed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on counter across from pizza oven. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
55
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler -pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding)moved to freezer made, yesterday morning
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Panels missing from inside of doors of vertical 3 door cooler, insulation exposed. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At salad make station, 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 in kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside door panels missing from 3 door vertical cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hinges and frame of pizza make cooler Shelves under front counter Wire shelves over pizza make table
23-03-4
70
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lift top cooler - shredded mozzarella on top of pan in lift top-; Dairy (50F - Cold Holding), moved to bottom of cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. Fan guard in 3 door vertical cooler soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In glass door cooler on kitchen open employee beverages over food for customers
08B-49-4
78
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of yellow/brown substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On white guard
22-20-5
95
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Scotty's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Scotty's Pizzeria on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Scotty's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Scotty's Pizzeria.
How does Scotty's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Scotty's Pizzeria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Scotty's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Scotty's Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Scotty's Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Scotty's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Scotty's Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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