DERUSSO'S PIZZERIA
9385 BAY PINES BLVD STE A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled behind bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle Warning
- 08B-61-5:Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Outdoor ice machine (not on approved plans) located outside rear kitchen door with no overhead protection. Area is fenced in, but no locks on gate to prevent unauthorized access Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter sauce with fresh garlic (77F - Cold Holding) on cook line, moved to cooler. Time as a public health control form emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled behind bar 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. Employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in beer cooler behind bar
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both staff members on cook line with no hair restraints
- 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. All hood filters removed for cleaning at time of inspection
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor next to stand mixer
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl of raw chicken over marinara in walk in cooler
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hood filters stacked on floor in front of hand sink in kitchen
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging next to entrance to bar, labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin, removed Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator has other approved sanitizer on site, operator contacted rep for repairs to system **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to ice well behind bar, removed Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw beef over potatoes in freezer, order corrected Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over lasagna in walk-in cooler, order corrected Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced Corrected On-Site
- 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. Breaded chicken prepared on 3/11, sausage links prepared on 3/10, date added Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multipurpose cleaner behind bar, labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Business increased seating from 40 to 60, seating change evaluation form emailed to operator
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Construction dust on coolers and prep tables
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).