Tampa, Hillsborough County

HEIGHTS PIZZA

7504 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa, FL 33604

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Apr 28, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 24543866

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough in Togo style bags in walk in cooler at time of inspection.

50-17-3

Detail 24543864

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

23-24-4

Detail 24543865

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24103395

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.

10-01-5

Detail 24103396

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 scoop/measuring cup handle in bulk flour at time of inspection.

42-01-4

Detail 24103397

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-48-5

Detail 23608539

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 23608538

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

01B-14-4

Detail 23608540

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed cracked shelled egg stored with other eggs in walk-in-cooler. See stop sale.

12B-02-4

Detail 23608535

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator eating green nuts in back kitchen area

21-12-4

Detail 23608536

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

02D-01-5

Detail 23608537

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic white container on rollers not labeled. Repeat Violation

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 23130973

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.

11-26-1

Detail 23130967

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.

53B-13-5

Detail 23130970

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. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23130971

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

40-06-5

Detail 23130969

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on dough making table. Repeat Violation

02D-03-4

Detail 23130966

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. Sliced cake in dining area self served.

51-13-4

Detail 23130972

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

12B-13-4

Detail 23130968

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open drink on in reach-in-cooler on cooksline Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23130974

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container on cooksline and reach-in-cooler not labeled

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22784541

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 22784542

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.

12B-07-4

Detail 22784543

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

40-06-5

Detail 22784540

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back kitchen area

31B-04-4

Detail 22784539

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

12B-09-5

Detail 22784538

Basic - Observed Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22481499

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 2023-12-04: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22481501

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22481500

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 22470135

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical bottle stored on prep table in back kitchen prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22470129

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22470136

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22470130

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22470128

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

13-03-4

Detail 22470131

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22470132

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of cooking oil on floor in front kitchen area stored on floor. pizza sauce in walk-in-cooler stored on ground . Mozzarella cheese in walk-in-cooler stored on ground Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 22470134

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed freezer store outside back kitchen area. Frozen foods- pizza toppings, ground beef, sauce, empanadas, fries, and cookies. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22470133

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large rolling containers in back prep area not properly labeled Warning

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 22142942

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22142939

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22142940

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22142941

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Time Extended

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 22011693

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3LB 7 OZ can of Gordon Choice Sliced Ripe Black Olives Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22011685

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 22011686

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 22011692

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3LB 7 OZ can of Gordon Choice Sliced Ripe Black Olives Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22011689

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operators Food and open Observed employee drink on prep table in back kitchen area on food prep table next to large mixer. Warning

12B-01-4

Detail 22011683

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22011687

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operators food stored on shelf with other foods in walk-in-cooler Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22011690

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees sunglasses and phone cord on top shelf of prep reach-in-cooler Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22011682

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22011691

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front kitchen area Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 22011688

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. Package desserts in glass reach-in-cooler Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22011684

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

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 21803161

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Time Extended

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21631933

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21631932

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

14-01-5

Detail 21631931

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cups in pepper, yeast etc Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21631936

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21631934

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21631935

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, large white bin Warning

Apr 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-03-4

Detail 21037732

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 21037731

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of cooking oil on floor near oven. Large containers of food and drinks in plastic bottles stored on floor in walk-in-cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 21037730

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Used for cutting boards on reach-in-cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

Feb 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 20887446

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Containers of medicine stored over prep table in back kitchen area Warning

50-17-2

Detail 20887442

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20887447

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Komar Meade Person In Charge Warning

36-03-4

Detail 20887439

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back kitchen area Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20887448

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20887440

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees purse stored on top of large food container. Near 3 compartment sink Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20887444

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator prepping food not wearing a hair restraint Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20887441

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of cooking oil on floor near oven. Large containers of food and drinks in plastic bottles stored on floor in walk-in-cooler Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20887445

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled with dust and grease. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 20887443

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Used for cutting boards on reach-in-cooler Warning

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 20375078

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans pizza sauce. Operator segregated for return at time of inspection.

50-17-2

Detail 20375079

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 20375080

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink on cooks line. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20375081

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in restroom. Operator stocked at time of inspection.

08B-20-4

Detail 20375083

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 cans pizza sauce. Operator segregated for return at time of inspection.

33-23-4

Detail 20375082

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster shared with neighboring business.

14-09-4

Detail 20375077

Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. At pizza make table reach-in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation