TJ'S GOURMET PIZZA CAFE
1515 Gulf Boulevard
Florida, 33785
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Three containers of raw seafood in packages observed in bucket with no running water thawing in freezer. Water at 67f, . Repeat Violation
- 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. Cooked meatballs 50f, made on 3/13/2025 missed cooling window. Items discarded.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal and raw meats stored over marinara sauce in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked meatballs 50f, made on 3/13/2025 missed cooling window. Items discarded.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
- 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. Cooked lasagna. Repeat Violation
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some names missing and expiration dates are incorrect.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw calamari sitting in non running water. Item moved to walk in freezer for quick chill.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over pizza dough, items moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 47f, marinara sauce 44f, sliced cheese 46f, cooked pasta 45f, cooler fans frozen up, thawing in process.
- 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. Cooked lasagna, veal chop. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in sugar and salt containers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over saute area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade . Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna and pork shank. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in sugar and salt containers.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of bread stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over saute area. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw veal over cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Raw fish over pork shank. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade . Repeat Violation
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 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. Cooked lasagna and pork shank.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/12/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discharge plate.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food and sauce container on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Seafood thawing in standing water next to three comp sink.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Hydrogen peroxide stored above pizza make station on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Walk in cooler shelf soiled. Repeat Violation
- 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. Cooked lasagna. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).