TAMPA PIZZA COMPANY

TAMPA PIZZA COMPANY in TAMPA has 10 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

North Ashley Drive
Tampa, Florida, 33602
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13572356

  • 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13547341

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches inside roach trap by electrical panel 2 live roaches in corner of wall by exit door under fire extinguisher 2 live roaches on apron holder bag. 11 live roaches in roach trap underneath three compartment sink 6 live roaches different roach trap under three compartment sink. 1 live roach on wall behind three compartment sink 10 live roaches in trap under Cooks line reach in cooler 6 live roaches in trap behind the ice machine cashier service area. 1 live roach on floor by restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: 1 live roach under three compartment sink by grease trap employee killed and removed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13548612

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912907

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead inside roach trap by electrical panel 2 dead on floor by fire extinguisher 2 dead on flow by ice machine. 9 dead on trap under three compartment sink 9 dead on separate trap under three compartment sink. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon employees food over ready to eat Alfredo manager removed to proper storage Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches inside roach trap by electrical panel 2 live roaches in corner of wall by exit door under fire extinguisher 2 live roaches on apron holder bag. 11 live roaches in roach trap underneath three compartment sink 6 live roaches different roach trap under three compartment sink. 1 live roach on wall behind three compartment sink 10 live roaches in trap under Cooks line reach in cooler 6 live roaches in trap behind the ice machine cashier service area. 1 live roach on floor by restrooms. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloves in hand washing sink. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line American cheese 45F employee moved to different cooler 2nd temp Walk in cooler Cold holding: Alfredo 48F chicken wings 45F Italian sausage manager stated the delivery was here at 9:30 discussed with manager to add ice to all foods out of temperature Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control pizza case Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sayed nicolas Warning
  • 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. For pizza case Warning

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8995135

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on line
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen Walls soiled throughout the kitchen
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale touche red peppers
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat pizzas 62 f not held on time as public health management moved pizza to oven to reheat to 165 f Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Back kitchen employee 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/ 5 employees food manager arrived during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed one employee training missing for multiple employees hired over 60 days

Inspection Date: 10/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738899

  • 14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on glue board in kitchen under sink in dish area 2 dead roaches on glue board on floor in bar area. Operator removed and sanitized area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen heavily soiled.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of reach in coolers
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  • 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.multiple items no date markings

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8653794

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in kitchen and behind bar soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven has heavy build up of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8537384

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in kitchen and behind bar soiled Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven has heavy build up of debris. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. In hand wash sink, in kitchen by walk in cooler Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8536619

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **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. Sent to operator via email Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Emailed educational package at time of callback**Time Extended** **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360200

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen soiled Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation 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. Sent to operator via email 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
  • 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. Warning