Top Slice
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
50
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Top Slice stretching back to 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly flying above three compartment sink. 1 live fly observed flying around mop closet. Flies not observed landing on food or food contact surfaces. Discussed - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic lid and bottle of oil stored on top of hand handsink next to walk in cooler. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink in kitchen front counter area and back kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid substance stored on chemical rack in mop closet. Employee labeled as glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black and pink mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Stored above three compartment sink and shelves storing dishes and tubs of protein powder. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
35B-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28:
23-03-4
50
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly flying above three compartment sink. 1 live fly observed flying around mop closet. Flies not observed landing on food or food contact surfaces. Discussed
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink in kitchen front counter area and back kitchen area.
31B-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. No employee training provided. Manager has a class pending to conduct training for all employees. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid substance stored on chemical rack in mop closet. Employee labeled as glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic lid and bottle of oil stored on top of hand handsink next to walk in cooler. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Stored above three compartment sink and shelves storing dishes and tubs of protein powder. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black and pink mold like substance.
22-20-5
45
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of raid stored on rack above open bag of wheat flour and stored next to single services portion cups in prep area next to three compartment sink.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute soiled with black mold like substance. Can opener heavily soiled with dried food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sauce bottle being stored inside hand sink in prep area. Employee removed items. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink.
27-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed white board with time stamps for pizza slices but operator did not have written procedures associated with using time as a public health control. Person in charge printed written procedures and filled it out during the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training certificate Arnold F. Dated 5/16/2025 through Florida Branch International Food Service Executive Association.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser in front counter area.
31B-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on 2/1/2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lining the bottom of prep table storing containers of white powered substances in prep area.
14-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in deli cooler interior soiled with dried up food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hanging from side of rack above three compartment sink. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
30
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with gloves on.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind front counter blocked by trash can. Manger relocated trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor near restrooms. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in rear of dining room not locked. **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
61
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken cooling in walk in cooler with lids on. Inspector advised of proper cooling methods. Manager uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink outside walk in cooler used to rinse utensils. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by pizza oven. Employee replaced. **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 in between restrooms has mold like substances.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted for protection.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch box stored above tomatoes in walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Gluten stored in open bags under hand wash sink by walk in cooler.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of gluten stored on floor by hand wash sink outside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in between restrooms is not locked at this time.
08B-62-4
52
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Dough mixer still has built up food debris as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by soda machine are not properly secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink missing hot and cold water handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No lights in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
74
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza screen have built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind front counter blocked by trash can. Manager moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in rear prep area. Manager replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizzas are time marked but Time as a Public Health Control paperwork is unavailable. Inspector emailed operator paperwork.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle next to pizza boxes not labeled. Manager labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by soda machine not properly secured. Manager secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in cooking pizza with no hair restraints or beard guards.
13-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink is missing faucet.
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw beef stored on the floor of walk in freezer. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at rear prep hand wash sink. Inspector emailed hand wash sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
37
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top Slice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top Slice on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top Slice?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Top Slice.
How does Top Slice compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Top Slice most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Top Slice's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Top Slice have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Top Slice 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 Top Slice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top Slice is inspected around three times per year on average.
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