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LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA

Food safety records indicate LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA in NEW PORT RICHEY has 8 inspections with a 2.9/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

Hanff Lane
Florida, 34652
Pasco County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/16/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10940960

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in wait station area. Repeat Violation
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with water hose connected to water faucet on cooks line.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with black substance.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging above three-compartment sink containing multi-surface cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle multi-surface cleaner. Corrected On-Site

5/6/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10832332

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**

5/5/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10745631

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line, all food removed from cooler and put into walk in cooler, ambient temperature of reach in cooler is 54F, cook took temperatures around 12pm **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for pizzas sitting out, temperature of pizza is 82F, cook was able to determine what time they were pulled from oven and properly time marked all pizzas Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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, cut cheeses, raw chicken and raw beef not date marked in walk in cooler Warning

12/17/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8759390

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes in disrepair at mop sink. Water leaking to the ground.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Repeat Violation

7/15/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8674006

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 1 basic

  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: emailed employee health form to operator. (5030-103) **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Plans on file do not match current layout. Dish machine is now to left of three compartment sink. 3 additional prep tables added. Mixer added were old dish machine added. Old layout had old kitchen. Equipment was removed and area is now used for extra seating and dry storage. 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/. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Inspector spoke with Marie in Tallahassee, James C. Is working on plans, received June28th . Needs water/ sewage **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 2024-07-15: 3 expired **Time Extended**

5/15/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8559089

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Plans on file do not match current layout. Dish machine is now to left of three compartment sink. 3 additional prep tables added. Mixer added were old dish machine added. Old layout had old kitchen. Equipment was removed and area is now used for extra seating and dry storage. 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/.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

12/8/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8558875

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**

11/27/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8368310

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 int, 12 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to food, food removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Pizza cook eating while making pizzas Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups at front counter Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of wings on floor in walk in freezer Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-105 in printed form Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm, employee set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes, chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm for three com sink **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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. Cook on cell phone then touched clean lid without washing hands Warning
  • 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 operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 in printed form Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at counter used to dump ice 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/ Dishwasher, server and two cooks on duty with no food manager on site. 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. Establishment holding pizza on time with no written procedure, provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 in printed form Warning
  • 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. Sliced ham, sliced cheese in walk in not labeled Repeat Violation Warning