PIZZA PIEZ
1489 SE 17 ST SE 17 ST STE 1-D
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed same. Admin Complaint
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water, at triple sink. Educated employee on proper thawing method. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed same. Employee put raw chicken inside flip top cooler. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tray of bread rolls stored inside garbage bag on speed rack at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed same. Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Per operator, pizza prepared 30 minutes prior to inspection. Operator put time mark on pizza slices. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed same. Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed same. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed same. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water, at triple sink. Educated employee on proper thawing method.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tray of bread rolls stored inside garbage bag on speed rack at cook line.
- 03F-02-5: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. Per operator, pizza prepared 30 minutes prior to inspection. Operator put time mark on pizza slices. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 53B-01-5: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside flip top cooler at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside flip top cooler at cook line.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at front counter hand wash sink.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs stored above tomato sauce and margarine, inside 3 door Atosta cooler in kitchen. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5: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. Operator put time mark on pizza slices. Corrected On-Site
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed tomato sauce (122F - Reheating) since 9:00am, at 1:20pm. Educated operator on proper reheating for hot holding. Operator put tomato sauce on stovetop to reheat to 165F for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 9 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Bison 3 door cooler doors soiled with food debris, at front counter area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor, under dry storage shelf in hallway. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior and exterior soiled with food debris.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelved rusted inside 3 door Randell cooler at front counter area.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in Atosta flip top cooler, in kitchen. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator removed some of the chicken and put back in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on Randell cooler doors and Atosta flip top cooler doors in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in front of bathroom without light shield. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside Randell cooler at front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back kitchen storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Atosta Flip Top Cooler// cooked spaghetti (45°F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (56°F - Cold Holding); meatballs (50°F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (55°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed Randell Cooler// deli ham (46°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48°F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked fries (48°F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (48°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on Randell cooler doors and Atosta flip top cooler doors in disrepair.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Observed oil carton stored on floor, in front of hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed cases of pizza sauce stored on floor, under dry storage shelf. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and Atosta three door cooler, in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5: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 scoop stored inside flour bin, handle in contact with flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in front of bathroom without light shield.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside Randell cooler at front counter area.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside Randell cooler at front counter area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of bread, stored inside Randell cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Atosta Flip Top Cooler// cooked spaghetti (45°F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (56°F - Cold Holding); meatballs (50°F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (55°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed Randell Cooler// deli ham (46°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48°F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked fries (48°F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (48°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Atosta Flip Top Cooler// cooked spaghetti (45°F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (56°F - Cold Holding); meatballs (50°F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (55°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed Randell Cooler// deli ham (46°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (48°F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked fries (48°F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (48°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
- 11-27-4: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. Provided bodily fluid cleanup procedures to operator.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods stored inside Randell cooler without date mark. Per operator, all food prepared within past three days. Operator date marked foods. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).