LUIGIS PIZZA

LUIGIS PIZZA in HOMOSASSA has 10 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 10 reports on file

4538 S SUNCOAST BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/23/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13637276

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses and cup stored on shelf above reach-in cooler to the right of the pizza ovens stored next to bread. Employee removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employees with no beard guard and hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Prime Rib (48F - Cooling) double wrapped in pan in walk-in cooler stored overnight. Discussed with operator and issued stop sale.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator called customer contact and renewed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops stored over ready-to-eat cooked noodles and cooked potatoes. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Prime Rib (48F - Cooling) double wrapped in pan in walk-in cooler stored overnight. Discussed with operator and issued stop sale.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food for Fresh Garlic in Oil at 56F. Time being tracked, no written plan presented.

7/31/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13455551

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sinks in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine and high heat sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm less than 160F at dish level. Operator reached out to service company and started to set up three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer for manual dishwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm. Operator has repair technician in route to service manchine. Admin Complaint

7/8/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10855155

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sinks in kitchen area. Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine and high heat sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm less than 160F at dish level. Operator reached out to service company and started to set up three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer for manual dishwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat bacon and potatoes in two door vertical reach-in cooler across from dishmachine. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter or in kitchen off of cook line. Operator placed paper towels. Warning

6/4/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10746861

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int

  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At cookline area- non food grade paper towels lining container with cut peppers - educated operator- employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer- raw beef not commercially packaged stored over cooked ribs - operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At soda machine/ storage area- chemical bottle of ammonia stored above soda boxes- operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure used for diced ham, pooled eggs, cooked sausage on time as a public health control used- emailed for pm to operator. Corrected On-Site

1/6/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10750812

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: 0ppm, operator states Ecolab came out to repair dish machine on 12/20/24. Operator has not been testing machine regularly. Operator states she will call ecolab to come back out. Operator set up 3 compartment sink 100ppm Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Operator states Ecolab came to service machine on 12/29/24 and dish machine was sanitizing correctly. Operator tested dish machine this morning and dish machine was not sanitizing properly. Dish machine not in use. Operator has 3 compartment sink set up with chlorine sanitizer. **Time Extended**

12/27/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10746465

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: 0ppm, operator states Ecolab came out to repair dish machine on 12/20/24. Operator has not been testing machine regularly. Operator states she will call ecolab to come back out. Operator set up 3 compartment sink 100ppm Admin Complaint

12/18/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8790109

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 4 int, 1 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in prep area
  • 22-41-4: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. 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone, started prepping food without washing hands. Discussed with manager.
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator is using unapproved chlorine sanitizer. Operator had employee purchase approved sanitizer during inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped dirty dishes in bin, served food on clean plates without hand wash. Discussed with manager.
  • 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. Emailed digital copy to operator
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front counter area storing tongs and wiping cloths. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Multiple items in reach in coolers in dish machine area

3/8/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8627230

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior guard of ice machine soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area damaged/moisture stained Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Bowls of flour in dry storage uncovered, dressing container in dry storage uncovered Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**

3/7/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8471733

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior guard of ice machine soiled Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area damaged/moisture stained Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of microwave in rear prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in Walk-in-Cooler Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area interior soiled Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bowls of flour in dry storage uncovered, dressing container in dry storage uncovered Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Two heads of purple cabbage in box under dry storage rack, heavily molded, rotting. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked potatoes in Reach-in-Cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Ham (51F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding) Operator states he wishes to move salad bar items to TPHC, provided operator with paper work and discussed the requirements for TPHC as well as explained paperwork requirements. Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed TPHC packet for operator Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid hanging in prep area unlabeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

8/14/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8352952

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 11 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout establishment damaged/stained ceiling tiles
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine not sanitizing, operator set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table on rear prep area. Operator removed
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/behind shelving in rear prep area Repeat Violation
  • 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bowls Bread crumbs and flour on dry storage shelves not covered. Operator covered Corrected On-Site
  • 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's room not functioning, covered in plastic. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple shelves in walk in cooler as well as dry storage
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In rear area near ice machine wall soiled with mold like substance
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Pipe under dish machine, hotel pans placed to catch water. -under rear mop sink, bucket placed to catch water. Repeat Violation
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Moist towel on top of pasta. Operator removed
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain nozzles in rear server area near Buffet
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to locate paperwork, provided operator with new paper work. All items kept on time properly time marked.