New Port Richey, Pasco County

LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA

5205 GRAND BLVD, New Port Richey, FL 346524216

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 29, 2026
City
New Port Richey
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-49-4

Detail 24526528

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishwasher not sanitizing, 0 ppm, chlorine not dispensing. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24526534

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Black mold like substance Inside machine, water dripping from black substance onto ice Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24526533

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding) made yesterday at 3:00, not heated. Operator added ice, cooled to 41/ 42F Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24526532

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained and grooved. Fry baskets have build up Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24526531

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ dishwasher, 2 cooks, 2 servers, no manager Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24526530

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance Inside machine, water dripping from black substance onto ice. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24526529

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door cooler on cook line Warning

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 24255327

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with water hose connected to water faucet on cooks line.

22-02-4

Detail 24255324

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with black substance.

41-17-4

Detail 24255326

Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging above three-compartment sink containing multi-surface cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle multi-surface cleaner. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24255321

Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in wait station area. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 24255322

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

10-20-4

Detail 24255328

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

22-08-4

Detail 24255325

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24255323

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters.

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-17-4

Detail 23755105

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Time Extended

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23751748

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line, all food removed from cooler and put into walk in cooler, ambient temperature of reach in cooler is 54F, cook took temperatures around 12pm Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23751747

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. No time mark for pizzas sitting out, temperature of pizza is 82F, cook was able to determine what time they were pulled from oven and properly time marked all pizzas Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23751749

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, cut cheeses, raw chicken and raw beef not date marked in walk in cooler Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23751750

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23751745

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

14-17-4

Detail 23751746

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-13-5

Detail 23428264

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

22-20-5

Detail 23428265

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-73-4

Detail 23428266

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment

29-08-4

Detail 23428268

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes in disrepair at mop sink. Water leaking to the ground.

14-17-4

Detail 23428267

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 22975784

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: emailed employee health form to operator. (5030-103) Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22975785

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Plans on file do not match current layout. Dish machine is now to left of three compartment sink. 3 additional prep tables added. Mixer added were old dish machine added. Old layout had old kitchen. Equipment was removed and area is now used for extra seating and dry storage. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Inspector spoke with Marie in Tallahassee, James C. Is working on plans, received June28th . Needs water/ sewage Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 22975786

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: 3 expired Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22975787

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Time Extended

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 22873597

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.

51-16-7

Detail 22873600

Intermediate - Plans on file do not match current layout. Dish machine is now to left of three compartment sink. 3 additional prep tables added. Mixer added were old dish machine added. Old layout had old kitchen. Equipment was removed and area is now used for extra seating and dry storage. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.

53B-14-5

Detail 22873599

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.

14-17-4

Detail 22873598

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

50-09-4

Detail 22498345

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22498342

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 22498344

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22498343

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time Extended

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 12Total: 19

22-49-4

Detail 22463734

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm, employee set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes, chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm for three com sink Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 22463741

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on cell phone then touched clean lid without washing hands Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22463729

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. -provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 in printed form Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22463730

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at counter used to dump ice Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22463738

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dishwasher, server and two cooks on duty with no food manager on site. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22463728

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding pizza on time with no written procedure, provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 in printed form Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22463740

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham, sliced cheese in walk in not labeled Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22463742

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22463736

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22463727

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to food, food removed Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-01-4

Detail 22463733

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Pizza cook eating while making pizzas Warning

13-04-4

Detail 22463732

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22463743

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

24-08-4

Detail 22463731

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups at front counter Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22463725

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of wings on floor in walk in freezer Repeat Violation Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22463735

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22463739

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22463737

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-105 in printed form Corrected On-Site Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22463726

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 13

09-01-4

Detail 22041601

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 touched cow zone with bare hand discussed with employee the importance of wearing gloves.

10-05-5

Detail 22041609

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 70 f cooks line.

50-17-3

Detail 22041613

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22041612

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat mozzarella cheese walk in cooler

12A-09-4

Detail 22041605

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee came from back door and began working with food pizza dough. Discussed with management the importance f hand washing Corrective Action Taken

41-18-4

Detail 22041608

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizing bucket 100 ppm plus operator remade to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22041603

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 22041610

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22041604

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22041602

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer and cooler has food stored on floor in boxes walk in cooler out back.

50-01-4

Detail 22041607

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.

21-12-4

Detail 22041611

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed from counter

36-10-4

Detail 22041606

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Missing tiles by hand washing sink on cook line

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 21632915

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of crushed tomatoes in side room dry storage.

31B-02-4

Detail 21632922

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Side room.

41-17-4

Detail 21632920

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner in kitchen

27-16-4

Detail 21632914

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Side room.

22-20-5

Detail 21632919

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

50-09-4

Detail 21632912

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 21632913

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

36-73-4

Detail 21632925

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment.

36-24-5

Detail 21632918

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Side room dry storage.

23-03-4

Detail 21632917

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment.

22-16-4

Detail 21632921

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

21-12-4

Detail 21632916

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Chlorine low. Operator changed out bucket Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21632924

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

45-02-4

Detail 21632923

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 21021399

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-19: Observed same. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21021398

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer in exterior cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-19: Operator has cleaned some, is still working on cleaning. Time Extended

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Basic: 6Total: 12

50-17-2

Detail 21020312

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired as of 02/01/2022. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21020310

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above cheese in walk-in cooler inside. Operator removed eggs and stored below other ready to eat food products. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21020315

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed main make table - whole baby clam (47F - Cold Holding)overnight; mozzerella cheese (48F - Cold Holding)overnight; heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding)overnight; fresh garlic in oil (48F - Cold Holding)overnight; per operator items were stored in unit overnight. See Stop Sale. Observed exterior cooler - cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding), per operator stored thawing since Friday in exterior cooler. See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 21020311

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza make table - ricotta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (46F - Cold Holding); per operator items were removed from cooler to unit at 12 pm. Items were stored above chill line in cooler. Operator removed excess food product and removed from containers. Observed main make table - whole baby clam (47F - Cold Holding)overnight; mozzerella cheese (48F - Cold Holding)overnight; heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding)overnight; fresh garlic in oil (48F - Cold Holding)overnight; per operator items were stored in unit overnight. See Stop Sale. Also observed cook line make table raw beef (47F - Cold Holding)from 12 pm ; chicken raw (45F - Cold Holding)from 12 pm, chicken parmigiana (50F - Cold Holding)moved at 11; per operator items were moved to unit from walk-in at 11am-12pm. Operator removed and stored in walk-in cooler. Observed exterior cooler - cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding), per operator stored thawing since Friday in exterior cooler. See Stop Sale. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21020314

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. Observed mozzerella cheese at pizza make table identified in time as a public health control plan, missing time marking. Operator time marked with time of 12 pm when item was put out. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21020319

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at 90°F on shelf above grill not kept hot. Operator stated product was cooked less than 20 minutes prior and held for use later. Operator opted to put item on time as a public health control and added to plan and date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21020318

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21020309

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long beard at pizza make table missing beard guard. Operator had employee put on beard guard. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21020313

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food on floor in exterior cooler walk-in freezer. Operator removed and stored appropriately on shelves, Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21020320

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer in exterior cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21020316

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of lowboy with mold like growth. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21020317

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo tins not inverted above standing cooler. Operator inverted at time of inspection. Warning

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

29-34-4

Detail 20818700

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose next to stove in kitchen

22-02-4

Detail 20818701

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled

53A-05-6

Detail 20818703

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Pizza cook, prep cook, main cook and server at time of inspection

53B-14-5

Detail 20818707

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.

22-20-5

Detail 20818705

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

40-06-5

Detail 20818709

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, speaker and cell phone on shelf above reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20818710

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Detail 20818702

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees in kitchen no hair restraints, they put hats on Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20818708

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. In kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 20818704

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases on floor in walk in freezer Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20818706

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door, tongs removed Corrected On-Site