Palm Harbor, Pinellas County

GINO'S NEW YORK PIZZERIA

3394 TAMPA RD, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Apr 6, 2026
City
Palm Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24492974

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer soiled with debris. Can opener blade soiled, interior of soda nozzles on soda machine soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 24492971

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 24492972

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pasta, green peppers, and pizza sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved its,s to proper area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24492969

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink next to pizza ovens. Provided operator with sign which was posted. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24492973

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler has rust pitted to surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 24492970

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauce and vinaigrette unlabeled. On cook line.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 24262540

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked pasta stored on floor in walk-in cooler Working container of corn meal stored on floor in hallway to bathroom. Discussed with operator who relocated items. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24262539

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handles located on cook line Discussed with operator who relocated equipment. Corrected On-Site

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03F-10-5

Detail 23618534

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza by the slice. Emailed operator form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23618533

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for Abraham, Marcello, and Vinny. All have been employed for longer than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed training for Nicole, Devin and Abraham. Time extended for Vinny and Marcelo Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 23618535

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Shelves in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Freezer was cleaned. Shelves in walk in coolers have been cleaned except for one side. Operator is in the process of cleaning the racks to the left.. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 23587015

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine was ran 3 times. 0ppm chlorine all 3 times. Dish machine has not been used today. Operator set up 3 compartment sink, 100ppm chlorine. Discontinue use of dishmachine and sanitize dishes in the 3 compartment sink until dishmachine is able to sanitize properly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23587013

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/25 Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23587008

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23587010

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter since 11am. See stop sale. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23587012

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. Pizza by the slice. Operator was able to determine the time. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23587016

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards on back flip top coolers. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23587014

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test strips. Provided operator with test strips. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23587011

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza by the slice. Emailed operator form. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23587009

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. Missing for Abraham, Marcello, and Vinny. All have been employed for longer than 60 days. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23587007

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Shelves in walk in cooler. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23587006

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef ambient thawing on tray. Operator began thawing under cold running water. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 23341699

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm empty container. Changed container now 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23341697

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli ham and deli turkey. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 23341696

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.

10-20-4

Detail 23341700

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

06-01-5

Detail 23341698

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen shrimp thawing in prep table.

14-11-5

Detail 23341695

Basic - Torn gasket on reach in cooler across from stove.

Feb 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22638208

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

02C-03-5

Detail 22638205

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meats in walk in cooler not date marked. Operator was able to determine the date the deli meat was opened and will date accordingly

51-11-4

Detail 22638209

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

13-03-4

Detail 22638207

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

36-64-5

Detail 22638206

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor coming in from outside into back door. No evidence of sewage back up observed. Grease trap cleaned in 2-2-14. No issues noted on report.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 22297875

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on counter next to clean cutlery. Operator removed medicine from the area. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22297876

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. Operator was able to determine the prep time and stamped the pizza accordingly Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 22297877

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Fully cooked hicken wings in reach in freezer no date.

08B-38-4

Detail 22297874

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of beverage concentrate stored on the floor near beverage machine. Operator moved the box to 6" off the floor Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21998036

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (72F - held on counter) Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21998035

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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events

11-26-1

Detail 21998037

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. Discussed and provided employee agreement

03F-10-5

Detail 21998033

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Copy of DBPR written plan for Time as a public health control provided to operator via email.

02C-02-5

Detail 21998038

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- Deli meats, lasagna. Operator was able to determine the prep dates and able to date accordingly Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21998032

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

23-03-4

Detail 21998034

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on cook line accumulation of dust.

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-45-4

Detail 21306720

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator washed and rinsed a colander and skipped the sanitizing step. Discussed with operator the need to use all three steps when washing dishes and utensils wash, rinse and sanitizer

03A-02-5

Detail 21306722

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese 50F cold hold . Was on the counter do to lunch rush. Cheese was out for less than 4 hours Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 21306719

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. See stop sale.

53B-13-5

Detail 21306721

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.

08B-38-4

Detail 21306723

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce on floor of walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-04-5

Detail 20993345

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Flat of raw eggs stored on a case of produce. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20993344

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella (46 - Cold Holding); sausage (46 - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (45 - Cold Holding). Items in unit less than 4 hours. Operator iced down foods. Repairman scheduled for tomorrow Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20993346

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink behind the front counter. Water presently 81F . Hand wash sink in back area of kitchen no hot water presently 81FRepeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Aug 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 15

08A-04-5

Detail 20401974

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed onions and tomatoes.

03A-02-5

Detail 20401980

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 47°F. Employee uncovered to chill. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20401979

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interiors soiled. Can opener blade. Slicer blade. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 20401976

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/ Two waitresses and three cooks on duty with no CFM present.

53B-13-5

Detail 20401983

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. Two employees no proof of training.

02C-02-5

Detail 20401971

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler Cooked meatballs, ham with no date mark.

27-16-4

Detail 20401973

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 83°F at hand sink by front counter. 84°F at hand sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 20401975

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

51-11-4

Detail 20401972

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-02-4

Detail 20401982

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at back of kitchen. Discussed eating in restricted areas with person in charge. Employee stopped eating in kitchen. Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20401984

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

36-73-4

Detail 20401970

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind kitchen equipment by fryer. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to walk in cooler soiled. Wall has accumulation of dust above stand up freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20401981

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves. Black fan by pizza oven.

14-17-4

Detail 20401978

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

21-12-4

Detail 20401977

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