Times Square Pizza Co
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Times Square Pizza Co has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Brandon restaurant, which scores around 82. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce observed held out of cold holding unit at 69F. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 certificate expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws stored on the floor behind bar. Operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of insecticide stored on top of soda syrup boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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, the time was determined. Operator placed time on white board **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out plan during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Charles Jonathan, expired 10/25/24
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
55
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new hire within 60 days.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For premade pizzas and pizza sauce. Emailed to operator
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on sided of pizza oven and fryers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over pizza oven **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
67
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection.
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage cooked on 01/04/2024 has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with updated education packet.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter overtop ovens has buildup of dust and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom reach in cooler across from pizza ovens.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind reach in cooler across from pizza ovens. Fryer's have buildup of grease on hanging rack.
36-27-5
52
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
90
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled walk in cooler racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed several Lights not functioning in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. In kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and dust buildup on hood system and ceiling tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2023. Manager renewed license online and account is current and up to date and new expiration is 2-1-2024. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Emailed copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled walk in cooler racks. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated grease **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and dust buildup on hood system and ceiling tiles. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed several Lights not functioning in kitchen **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. In kitchen **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under fryers **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
39
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in bar area Corrected observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed a wood shelf along wall
14-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled on shelf next to freezer
02D-01-5
67
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed stored at soda bib station **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. old food build up inside reachin freezer on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled
02D-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Times Square Pizza Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Times Square Pizza Co on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Times Square Pizza Co?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Times Square Pizza Co.
How does Times Square Pizza Co compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Times Square Pizza Co most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Times Square Pizza Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Times Square Pizza Co have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Times Square Pizza Co 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 Times Square Pizza Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Times Square Pizza Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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