ESPOSITO PIZZA

James L Redman Parkway
Florida, 33563
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724601

  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of reach in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Also torn gasket on pizza make line
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged desserts in grab n go cooler. There is sign showing packaged location. But all desserts need to be individually labeled. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in walk in cooler
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed tube of neosporin and container of hand cream on cook line shelf. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bowl with packaged raw chicken stored over portioned lasagna in walk in cooler. Manager moved Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599577

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Damaged gasket on pizza make line cooleraa
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed reach in grab n go cooler with cakes and tiramisu
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8585949

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8585640

  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **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 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8585322

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 1 live roach on electrical outlet under soda station. 3 live roaches on floor by bathrooms 1 live roach on floor by front counter 1 live roach on reach in freezer 1 live roach on sheet pan in kitchen Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 11 live roaches in kitchen **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: 2 live roaches on floor by bathrooms, 11 live roaches in kitchen on floor and make line Manager eradicated and is in process of cleaning and sanitizing areas **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: **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 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8584999

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 1 live roach on electrical outlet under soda station. 3 live roaches on floor by bathrooms 1 live roach on floor by front counter 1 live roach on reach in freezer 1 live roach on sheet pan in kitchen Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 11 live roaches in kitchen **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **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 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8584603

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 1 live roach on electrical outlet under soda station. 3 live roaches on floor by bathrooms 1 live roach on floor by front counter 1 live roach on reach in freezer 1 live roach on sheet pan in kitchen Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **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 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503795

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen. Observed 6 dead roaches in soda station cabinet Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza Line: cheese pizza (68F - Hot Holding); bruschetta (71F - Hot Holding); spinach ricotta pizza (71F - Hot Holding); goat cheese pizza (70F - Hot Holding); Hawaiian pizza (70F - Hot Holding); sausage pizza (71F - Hot Holding). Emailed time as a public health control paperwork and discussed time marking with operator. 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. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on front lone not operational 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. Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back hand sink and no hand washing sign Warning

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346055

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting boards
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Put in walk in cooler sausage Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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 foods in walk in cooler