Inspection Atlas
Florida Inspection Violations
Locality
GAFL
Plant City, Hillsborough County

ESPOSITO PIZZA

2803-7 JAMES L REDMAN PKWY, Plant City, FL 33566

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Aug 15, 2024
City
Plant City
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 23067985

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed tube of neosporin and container of hand cream on cook line shelf. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23067984

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bowl with packaged raw chicken stored over portioned lasagna in walk in cooler. Manager moved Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23067987

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23067983

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained

14-36-5

Detail 23067988

Basic - Interior of reach in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Also torn gasket on pizza make line

02D-03-4

Detail 23067986

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged desserts in grab n go cooler. There is sign showing packaged location. But all desserts need to be individually labeled. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23067982

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in walk in cooler

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 22702476

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet

14-11-5

Detail 22702475

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Damaged gasket on pizza make line cooleraa

02D-03-4

Detail 22702474

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed reach in grab n go cooler with cakes and tiramisu

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 22549048

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22549049

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Time Extended

Jan 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 22547846

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 1 live roach on electrical outlet under soda station. 3 live roaches on floor by bathrooms 1 live roach on floor by front counter 1 live roach on reach in freezer 1 live roach on sheet pan in kitchen Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 11 live roaches in kitchen Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: 2 live roaches on floor by bathrooms, 11 live roaches in kitchen on floor and make line Manager eradicated and is in process of cleaning and sanitizing areas Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22547844

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22547845

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Time Extended

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 22547240

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 1 live roach on electrical outlet under soda station. 3 live roaches on floor by bathrooms 1 live roach on floor by front counter 1 live roach on reach in freezer 1 live roach on sheet pan in kitchen Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 11 live roaches in kitchen Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22547238

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22547239

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 22544530

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 1 live roach on electrical outlet under soda station. 3 live roaches on floor by bathrooms 1 live roach on floor by front counter 1 live roach on reach in freezer 1 live roach on sheet pan in kitchen Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22544529

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22544528

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 8

35A-05-4

Detail 22543600

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind freezer Observed 6 live roaches on wall on cook line Observed 4 live roaches on wall by dish area Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22543598

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza Line: cheese pizza (68F - Hot Holding); bruschetta (71F - Hot Holding); spinach ricotta pizza (71F - Hot Holding); goat cheese pizza (70F - Hot Holding); Hawaiian pizza (70F - Hot Holding); sausage pizza (71F - Hot Holding). Emailed time as a public health control paperwork and discussed time marking with operator. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22543599

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. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22543597

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on front lone not operational Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22543602

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

11-26-1

Detail 22543603

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. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 22543601

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back hand sink and no hand washing sign Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22543604

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen. Observed 6 dead roaches in soda station cabinet Warning

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 22298624

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk in cooler

40-06-5

Detail 22298621

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting boards

23-03-4

Detail 22298625

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled

06-01-5

Detail 22298626

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Put in walk in cooler sausage Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22298623

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

42-01-4

Detail 22298622

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

41-07-4

Detail 22054818

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamin c container on reach in cooler

02C-02-5

Detail 22054819

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in walk-in cooler

12B-07-4

Detail 22054820

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

40-06-5

Detail 22054817

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on reach in cooler

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 21298073

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pastas,cooked chicken

12B-07-4

Detail 21298072

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep shelf over prep table

21-04-4

Detail 21298071

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Feb 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

09-01-4

Detail 20876502

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee washed hand and donned gloves Corrected On-Site

50-17-2

Detail 20876503

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid during inspection Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20876505

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats Cheese

36-34-5

Detail 20876506

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20876504

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Moved drink

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 20460363

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats,pastas,cheese Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20460362

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walkin in cooler gasket Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20460364

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20460361

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.