TIMES SQUARE PIZZA CO

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce observed held out of cold holding unit at 69F. Operator placed in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 certificate expired

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws stored on the floor behind bar. Operator placed on shelf Corrected On-Site

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, the time was determined. Operator placed time on white board Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of insecticide stored on top of soda syrup boxes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out plan during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Charles Jonathan, expired 10/25/24

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new hire within 60 days.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For premade pizzas and pizza sauce. Emailed to operator

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over pizza oven Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on sided of pizza oven and fryers Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage cooked on 01/04/2024 has no date markings inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter overtop ovens has buildup of dust and grease. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom reach in cooler across from pizza ovens. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind reach in cooler across from pizza ovens. Fryer's have buildup of grease on hanging rack. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled walk in cooler racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. In kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and dust buildup on hood system and ceiling tiles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed several Lights not functioning in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Time Extended

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.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in bar area Corrected observed employee replace Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed a wood shelf along wall

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled on shelf next to freezer

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed stored at soda bib station Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. old food build up inside reachin freezer on cookline

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose lower than flood rim at 3-compartment sink Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at hand sink in dish area turned off Corrected-observed employee turn on Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 in kitchen next to 3-compartment sink Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold at 3-compartment sink

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at 3-compartment sink Corrected-observed employee hang spray hose Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 6 CO2 tanks stored in bar area not secured Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reach in freezer on cookline

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on dry storage shelf Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site