Tampa, Hillsborough County

BLAZE PIZZA STORE 1357

5114 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa, FL 33617

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Dec 9, 2025
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24237524

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the pizza lines. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 24237526

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the pizza making area.

23-03-4

Detail 24237525

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area on the exterior of the soda machine spout being soiled with soda debris. Observed the top of the dough pressing machine being soiled with food debris build up. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24237523

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in the front service area being soiled with food debris.

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23495294

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the pizza making line and above the rack used to store can goods.

36-34-5

Detail 23495292

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls and floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the wall and ceiling at the three compartment sink area. Observed food debris build up on the floor under the soda bib rack.

14-09-4

Detail 23495293

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

24-08-4

Detail 23495291

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack. Discussed proper drying methods with manager.

23-03-4

Detail 23495295

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on top of the pizza dough press near the pizza line. Observed the ice shoot to the self serve fountain drink station being soiled with a black mold-like substance.

Mar 25, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 22745936

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of roasted red pepper strips dented at seam. Manager removed. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 22745935

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a small amount of ice build up inside walk in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 22745934

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in pizza box area at hand sink.

29-49-6

Detail 22745937

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 22333491

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rolling rack in front of hand sink behind pizza oven.

24-08-4

Detail 22333492

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22333489

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

29-49-6

Detail 22333490

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-09-4

Detail 21221456

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the business license with an expiration of 2-1-21. Manager printed the new license and posted it. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21221455

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stored together with water in between the pans-wet nesting.

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 20467434

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed basil stored between non food grade paper towels. Employee removed the towels from the container of basil. Manager could not find documentation for paper towels to be food grade material. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20467436

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent located by the mop sink with debris on the vent.

50-09-4

Detail 20467438

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License hanging was expired on 2/21/21.

33-19-4

Detail 20467432

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed boxes on the ground of the dumpster area.

33-16-4

Detail 20467437

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Manager closed the lids on the dumpster. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 20467435

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored on top of the ready to eat salad mix in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20467433

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in the mop bucket. Manager hung mop up to dry. Corrected On-Site