Vjk Pizza

12302 University Mall Ct, Tampa, FL 33612

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Vjk Pizza stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over top ricotta cheese inside walk-in cooler manager removed and properly stored eggs.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certification expired on 02/26/2026 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food inside walk in cooler has no date markings.

02C-02-5

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior f ice machine is soiled.

22-20-5

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Observed metal shavings on soiled can opener blade.

14-22-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board stored on rolling cart is grooved at time of inspection. Operator took cutting board off shelf to dispose of later. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-09-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

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

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 109 F- retemp 177 F, chicken 120 F- retemp 180 F on steam table. Operator reheated. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 47 F- retemp 41 F, sausage 47 F- retemp 43 F. In reach in cooler, operator placed on ice. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted over flour. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can in restroom, operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

33-06-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container above prep table.

16-46-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.

22-08-4

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with gray liquid inside unlabeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by fan. Operator moved fan. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vjk Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vjk Pizza on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vjk Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vjk Pizza.

How does Vjk Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Vjk Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Vjk Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vjk Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vjk Pizza 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 Vjk Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vjk Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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