BLAZE PIZZA
East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33620
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10874289
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table: cooked meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); diced cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Both items stored in unit over night. Not prepped or portioned today. Items stored over stacked. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table: cooked meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); diced cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Both items stored in unit over night. Not prepped or portioned today. Items stored over stacked. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rakeeb Hosein expired 02/01/2025
Inspection Date: 10/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8749977
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed manager touched hair then applied Balsamic vinegar to customers pizza; no hand wash. Observed manager touch glasses then put gloves on and prepare pizza dough; no hand wash. Manager washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza make table at front counter: cut baby tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) As per manager, stored overnight in table. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza make table at front counter: cut baby tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) As per manager, stored overnight in table. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. See stop sale.
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. House made marinara (101F at 11:45am; 120F at 12:15pm- Reheating) As per operator, reheating since 10:15am. Item did not reheat to 165F in all parts within 2 hours. Operator moved to reheat in microwave. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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.
Inspection Date: 9/8/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364938
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at ice machine not inverted - operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook - operator provided. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.pizza station hand sink block by broom and dust pan - operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 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/ David Jacobs arrived after the inspection started. Corrected On-Site