DERUSSO'S PIZZERIA

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty in employee restroom

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins in prep area Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tanks outside next to ice machine

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three employees in kitchen with no hair restraints

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cook line Repeat Violation

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. Current staff provided three valid food handler certificates, unable to locate remaining certificates during inspection

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins

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

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outdoor ice machine

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled behind bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl of raw chicken over marinara in walk in cooler

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hood filters stacked on floor in front of hand sink in kitchen

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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging next to entrance to bar, labeled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in beer cooler behind bar

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both staff members on cook line with no hair restraints

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. All hood filters removed for cleaning at time of inspection

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor next to stand mixer

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to ice well behind bar, removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw beef over potatoes in freezer, order corrected Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over lasagna in walk-in cooler, order corrected Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Breaded chicken prepared on 3/11, sausage links prepared on 3/10, date added Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multipurpose cleaner behind bar, labeled Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin, removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator has other approved sanitizer on site, operator contacted rep for repairs to system Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Construction dust on coolers and prep tables

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Business increased seating from 40 to 60, seating change evaluation form emailed to operator