TOP SLICE

TOP SLICE has 6 health inspections on file for its ST. PETERSBURG location, with an overall rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

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Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10892400

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled with black mold like substance.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lining the bottom of prep table storing containers of white powered substances in prep area.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on 2/1/2025.
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hanging from side of rack above three compartment sink. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in deli cooler interior soiled with dried up food debris.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of raid stored on rack above open bag of wheat flour and stored next to single services portion cups in prep area next to three compartment sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute soiled with black mold like substance. Can opener heavily soiled with dried food debris.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sauce bottle being stored inside hand sink in prep area. Employee removed items. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
  • 27-11-4:Intermediate - No running water at mop sink.
  • 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. Observed white board with time stamps for pizza slices but operator did not have written procedures associated with using time as a public health control. Person in charge printed written procedures and filled it out during the inspection. 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.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training certificate Arnold F. Dated 5/16/2025 through Florida Branch International Food Service Executive Association.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser in front counter area.

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893233

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Dish area
  • 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. Chart in use but no coinciding paperwork

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740514

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust debris buildup.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor near restrooms. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in rear of dining room not locked. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with gloves on.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind front counter blocked by trash can. Manger relocated trash can. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8496720

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in between restrooms has mold like substances.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted for protection.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch box stored above tomatoes in walk in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Gluten stored in open bags under hand wash sink by walk in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of gluten stored on floor by hand wash sink outside walk in cooler.
  • 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in between restrooms is not locked at this time.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken cooling in walk in cooler with lids on. Inspector advised of proper cooling methods. Manager uncovered. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink outside walk in cooler used to rinse utensils. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by pizza oven. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor just inside back door area.

Inspection Date: 9/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8496534

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by soda machine are not properly secured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink missing hot and cold water handles. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No lights in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Dough mixer still has built up food debris as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362032

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by soda machine are not properly secured. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom. Warning
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of sliced olives, 55 ounces each. Warning
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink missing hot and cold water handles. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked sausage on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler and not segregated from food to be served to the public. Warning
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No lights in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink area, wet mop not stored to dry. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of sliced olives, 55 ounces each. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear prep area by trash can not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza prep station: mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding); house made ranch dressing (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding) temperatures taken at 3:35 pm manager moved items into walk in freezer. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning