DERUSSO'S PIZZERIA
1120 PINELLAS BAYWAY S UNIT 102-103
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored inside container on bread crumbs. Operator discarded bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination. Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm. Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touching soiled dishes then serve food to customers without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected water faucet near ice machine without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Located in kitchen. Operator repaired soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine bin located on deck in rear of establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on prep tables has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Cutting boards on prep tables has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near floor mixer in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near floor mixer in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without a vacuum realer on back deck near ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without a vacuum realer on back deck near ice machine. Admin Complaint
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All Employee training expired on 07-09-2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: 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. All Employee training expired on 07-09-2024. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine bin located on deck in rear of establishment. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in a container of Parmesan cheese. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank near three-compartment sink not adequately secured. Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards on prep tables has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table on cooks line. 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 keys on shelf above prep table on cooks line. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near floor mixer in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler located outside in rear of establishment with public access is not secured. Employee placed lock on walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine on deck in rear of establishment with public access is not secured. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit food preparation area, then return don gloves and begin engaging in food preparation without washing hands. Discussed with PIC proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way. 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 cannot be determined. Pizza near pizza oven is not time marked. Operator time marked pizza. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without a vacuum realer on back deck near ice machine. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. All Employee training expired on 07-09-2024. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing green toxic substance hanging near front entrance of kitchen not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in a container of parmesan cheese in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage room a. # 10 can of olives are dented around seams.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on middle door of reach-in cooler in pizza prep area. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles underneath dishwasher.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in pizza prep area.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee slicing unwashed mushrooms without washing.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler in prep area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage room a. # 10 can of olives are dented around seams.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling unwashed mushrooms then touch ready-to-eat bread. Operator discarded bread Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Jonathan
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employee are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle at front counter containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in cooler gasket Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cheese Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line, drink was moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in cooler gasket Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 47 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked eggplant 46 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese 47 degrees Fahrenheit, ricotta 45 degrees Fahrenheit Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).