Tampa Pizza Company
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Tampa Pizza Company seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Tampa Pizza Company on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41. cooked chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) chicken wings placed inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside pizza reach in cooler are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in short reach cooler by back door.
05-09-4
70
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled on shelf near cook line. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced prosciutto (63F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved in reach-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. 2 food employees have no proof of training.
53B-13-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Michel Guardia.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat and chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Faucet/handle disrepair at plumbing fixture. The hot water switch handle in the only handwash sink at kitchen is loosen and unable to turn on hot water.
29-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor. Operator moved to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
45
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Provided proper manually sanitizing procedures handout in Spanish. Employee starts re sanitizing food containers and equipments again. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-50-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid household pest spray stored on prep table at kitchen. Operator discard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elio Masiero **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 spray bottles at bar. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At pizza prep table. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid and no straw stored on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored on prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In ice bin. Employee moved handle up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor at hallway by restroom. **Warning**
25-05-4
35
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
33
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tampa Pizza Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tampa Pizza Company on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tampa Pizza Company?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tampa Pizza Company.
How does Tampa Pizza Company compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Tampa Pizza Company most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Tampa Pizza Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tampa Pizza Company have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tampa Pizza Company 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 Tampa Pizza Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tampa Pizza Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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