COUNTRY PIZZA ITALIAN GRILL
Food safety records indicate COUNTRY PIZZA ITALIAN GRILL in OLDSMAR has 6 inspections with a 3.0/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 6 reports on file
14820 US Highway 19 North
Florida, 33764
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/20/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 10889956
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers containing foods removed from their original container not labeled with common name. Shakers containing spices, squeeze bottles on the cooks line.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy cream 45F cold hold, held in door of reach in cooler. Operator decided to discard due to it being uncovered. Shredded mozzarella 51F held on counter. increase to 60F, operator had just placed the cheese into Operator stated she stores the cheese on the counter during busy times and that it's gone with in an hour. I explained that she needs to fill out paperwork to hold foods on time instead of temperature. I provided needed forms via email. Operator placed cheese under refrigeration. Repeat Violation
- 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. Cheese was on the counter less than 4 hours and was placed in the refrigerator. I explained that the establishment can not follow times as a public health control until the paperwork is complete.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked meatballs 121F hot holding Cooked sausage 119F hot hold The second temperature at 12:20pm, Meatballs 194F reheat, cooked sausage 187F reheat. 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. I explained that the establishment can not follow times as a public health control until the paperwork is complete. 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. Meatballs in freezer not marked with prep and freeze date. Operator was able to determine the prep and freeze date and will date accordingly.
9/16/2024· 1y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8834139
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions, lettuce, tomatoes above ready to eat sauces and deli meat. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Unwashed onions above ready to eat sauce. Unwashed lettuce above ready to eat pizza ingredients **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator form for employees to review and sign before handling food Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: No proof provided at this inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
7/19/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8832847
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int, 1 basic
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions, lettuce, tomatoes above ready to eat sauces and deli meat. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Unwashed onions above ready to eat sauce. Unwashed lettuce above ready to eat pizza ingredients **Time Extended**
- 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: No proof of training at time of inspection **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator form for employees to review and sign before handling food Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: No proof provided at this inspection **Time Extended**
7/18/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8776348
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 3 int, 2 basic
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of pizza sauce not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions, lettuce, tomatoes above ready to eat sauces and deli meat. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen and hydrogen peroxide on shelf above equipment. Operator relocated Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen area Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front flip top cooler cookline: ricotta (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella balls (46F - Cold Holding); feta (50F - Cold Holding); (53F - Cold Holding) Two door refrigerator/freezer on cookline: potato salad (44F - Cold Holding); premade salad (46F - Cold Holding); Butter (46F - Cold Holding) Manager states temperature of all food items were taken at noon and at proper temperature. Items have been moved to a different unit. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator form for employees to review and sign before handling food 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. No written plan for mozzarella. Emailed operator time as a public health control paperwork Warning
1/23/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8557453
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
11/21/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8525461
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 29-20-5:Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink at cook line
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
- 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/. - cooking equipment different( no gyro machine) , mop sink location different from plans on record