P POLE PIZZA
701 WASHINGTON AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter at cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a coffee bar area with no plan submitted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled located near walk in cooler. Employee removed ice and clean machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher area.
- 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.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter preparing pizza with no hairnet.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter at cook line soiled.
- 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.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a coffee bar area with no plan submitted.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by registered at front counter.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedure, and she removed gloves and washed hands before putting new gloves on. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee presenting food with no hairnet.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedures and she did. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at walk-in cooler and and reach-in cooler at dough preparation area soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed gaskets at dough preparation area soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff with not effective hair restraint while doing pizza dough preparation at preparation area near warewashing sink. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil and bag of semolina stored on floor at dry storage. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at walk-in cooler and and reach-in cooler at dough preparation area soiled. Warning
- 22-20-5:Basic - Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near walk-in cooler. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area. Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back preparation area near warewashing area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
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 12/8/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing at dry storage area. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on preparation table. Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while rolling dough at preparation area. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice bucket inside hand washing sink near ice machine. Warning
- 53B-13-5: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. Observed Cenaida Ramos, Monica Placencia, Agustin Correa working for more than 60 days with no food handler training. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (786) 453-2132
Website: https://ppolepizza.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(667 reviews)Price Level
$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025