Largo, Pinellas County

COUNTRY PIZZA ITALIAN GRILL

14820 US HWY 19 N, Largo, FL 33764

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Jun 28, 2023
City
Largo
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
4

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.

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 22090436

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand wash sink on cooks line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22090438

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on rear dough prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22090437

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -pizza prep cooler interior -double door stainless reach in freezer

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 15

41-10-4

Detail 21199279

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottles stored above bus tubs at hand sink and clear containers at dish drying rack Operator moved during time of inspection. Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21199287

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer has accumulation of food residue -reach in cooler at pizza oven has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21199277

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots at dish drying rack Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21199278

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 21199288

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at cooks line Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21199282

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack -plastic cups at front counter

08B-38-4

Detail 21199286

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bucket with food items at reach in cooler Operator moved items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21199276

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -fork handle in mozzarella cheese at reach in cooler next to pizza oven Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21199284

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in freezer at walk-in cooler has accumulation of food debris -side of reach in freezer above slicer has accumulation of dust -exterior of pizza oven has food debris -mixer head has accumulation of food residue -sides of dough roller has accumulation of food residue -green rack next to fryer has accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of grease -salamander has accumulation of grease -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21199285

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers at dish drying rack Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 21199283

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -at prep table below microwave

29-49-6

Detail 21199281

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -next to pizza oven Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21199289

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed carrots over chopped onions in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator

36-27-5

Detail 21199275

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above dish machine has accumulation of dust -walk-in cooler fan covers have accumulation of dust -ceiling above prep table has accumulation of dust

02D-01-5

Detail 21199280

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at prep station not labeled -container with flour at cooks line Repeat Violation

Mar 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

50-17-2

Detail 20910592

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20910591

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over shaved gyro meat in reach in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator Operator moved shell eggs during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20910603

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -stainless steel cleaner next to portion cups and condiments in wait station area Operator moved cleaner during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20910589

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer has accumulation of residue Repeat Violation

27-19-4

Detail 20910601

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -at prep station

31B-02-4

Detail 20910594

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at hand sink next to breads Operator replenished during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 20910595

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -buckets and pots at dish drying rack Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20910593

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -wooden cutting board adjacent of pizza oven has chips Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20910599

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

36-24-5

Detail 20910602

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -at dish machine

10-01-5

Detail 20910600

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -fork handle in mozzarella cheese at reach in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 20910596

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets have accumulation of food residue -reach in cooler fan (on the inside) has accumulation of dust -reach in freezer has accumulation of food debris -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -sides of grill have accumulation of grease -salamander has accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 20910590

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers at dish drying rack

29-49-6

Detail 20910597

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler next to pizza oven Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20910598

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at prep station Repeat Violation

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 20471237

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -mozzarella cheese (58°F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to reach in cooler Discussed using Time as a public health control for Time/temperature controlled for safety Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20471235

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottles stored on rack with clean utensils Operator moved spray bottles during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20471233

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -reach in cooler racks at pizza prep station have accumulation of food residue

31A-11-4

Detail 20471228

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -observed ice being dumped in hand sink

14-01-5

Detail 20471234

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used scoop rice on dry storage

24-05-4

Detail 20471230

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots at back storage area by three compartment sink

14-09-4

Detail 20471240

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen -wooden table used as cutting board Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 20471239

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -at reach in cooler for pizza prep -walk-in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 20471236

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mixer head at walk-in cooler door has accumulation of food residue and dust -hood filters -sides of fryers and grill have accumulation of grease -salamander has accumulation of grease

25-05-4

Detail 20471241

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes on floor in dry storage area

29-49-6

Detail 20471229

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -at Pizza prep station

14-17-4

Detail 20471232

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

36-27-5

Detail 20471231

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at clock by hand sink has accumulation of dust

02D-01-5

Detail 20471238

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with flour at cooks line not labeled Operator labeled during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site