PIN CHASERS MIDTOWN
Health inspection records show PIN CHASERS MIDTOWN in TAMPA has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
4847 N ARMENIA AVE, TAMPA 336031497
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13475961
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach underneath front counter Observed 3 dead roaches underneath drink holder behind front counter Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath equipment on cook line, pizza reach in coolers and pizza oven.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair on cooks line.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cans on dry food storage area across from reach in coolers. 2 cans of Tomato Magic and 1 can of Fancy Tomato Ketchup, employee removed.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 7/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13475848
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13474260
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on soap dispenser near Hand washing sink in back. 1 dead roach on ground underneath fire extinguisher. 1 dead roach on the side of pizza cooler on ground. 1 dead roach on side of breaker box. 1 dead road on post by wall. 1 dead roach between shelf. 1 dead roach above breaker box above pizza cooler. 1 dead underneath drink dispenser storage. 1 dead roach under cabinet below drink lids next to soda machine 3 dead under Hand washing sink in front of house Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: 3 dead roaches under handwash sink at front service line. Operator discarded. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under shelf above pizza cooler. 1 live roach along wall underneath 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach behind broom Approx 30 in portion cup underneath pizza cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: 1 live roach under handwash sink at front service line. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894283
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Not secured in back of house next to soda bib station. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with grease above pizza oven Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on soap dispenser near Hand washing sink in back. 1 dead roach on ground underneath fire extinguisher. 1 dead roach on the side of pizza cooler on ground. 1 dead roach on side of breaker box. 1 dead road on post by wall. 1 dead roach between shelf. 1 dead roach above breaker box above pizza cooler. 1 dead underneath drink dispenser storage. 1 dead roach under cabinet below drink lids next to soda machine 3 dead under Hand washing sink in front of house Warning
- 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 personal items on wooden shelves next to reach in coolers near back of house before walk in coolers on right hand side. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage above dish machine Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in back of house soiled with food debris on cooler floor; food debris buildup under grill top in front of house; exterior of drink machine soiled with buildup. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in bin on shelf underneath sauce condiments not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in kitchen area Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under shelf above pizza cooler. 1 live roach along wall underneath 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach behind broom Approx 30 in portion cup underneath pizza cooler. Warning
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach Excrements and 1 egg casing along breaker box near kitchen entrance above fire extinguishers Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris on storage shelf across from reach in cooler next to cheese sauce Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back of kitchen blocked by pizza press machine. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at Hand washing sink in front of kitchen across from stove Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs are cooked to order based on customer preference. Manager printed out and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 3/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10728734
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Back kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on prep table in back kitchen area. Observed employees jackets and backpack stored on dry storage shelves Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups in front kitchen area
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large pizza doe machine in back kitchen area Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
- 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. Foods in reach-in-cooler near pizza oven. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 11/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781229
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food preparation table. Employee discarded drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 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 cell phone stored on food preparation table. Employee removed and properly stored cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of pizza Sauce stored on floor in kitchen hallway.
- 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. Cheese sauce inside refrigerator cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Bucket of pizza sauce inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Inspection Date: 3/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8556968
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food in reach-in-cooler
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored on floor in back kitchen storage Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380254
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups stacked on top of each other wet in front kitchen area
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back kitchen area blocked by rolling rack. Corrected On-Site