Tierra Verde, Pinellas County

DERUSSO'S PIZZERIA

1120 PINELLAS BAYWAY S UNIT 102-103, Tierra Verde, FL 33715

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Mar 31, 2026
City
Tierra Verde
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24481953

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork bacon over deli meats and raw comminuted beef patties stored above sauces in standing glass reach-in cooler. Manager relocated items for proper safe storage. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 24481954

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Wiping cloth solution at or exceeds 200 ppm. Employee dumped solution and corrected to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 24481956

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to inspector and discuss filling out required written plans.

36-22-4

Detail 24481958

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor of the walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 24481955

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated to a shelf for storage. Corrected On-Site

21-03-4

Detail 24481957

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee dumped soap and chlorine mixture and made new bucket. Corrected On-Site

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24084905

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork bacon on top of provolone in walk-in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 24084906

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep table in kitchen soiled with debris between cracks.

51-11-4

Detail 24084903

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks located outside near rear exit door and near three-compartment sink not adequately secured.

14-11-5

Detail 24084904

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door on cooks line.

14-17-4

Detail 24084902

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

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-07-4

Detail 23542130

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23542129

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Time Extended

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23520325

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm. Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 23520330

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touching soiled dishes then serve food to customers without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23520324

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected water faucet near ice machine without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 23520327

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Located in kitchen. Operator repaired soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23520326

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23520329

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored inside container on bread crumbs. Operator discarded bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

24-07-4

Detail 23520331

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination. Repeat Violation Warning

32-12-5

Detail 23520332

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23520328

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

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 23163373

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without a vacuum realer on back deck near ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without a vacuum realer on back deck near ice machine. Admin Complaint

53B-05-5

Detail 23163369

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Employee training expired on 07-09-2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Employee training expired on 07-09-2024. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 23163370

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine bin located on deck in rear of establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23163372

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-07-4

Detail 23163367

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 23163368

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on prep tables has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Cutting boards on prep tables has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-17-5

Detail 23163371

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near floor mixer in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near floor mixer in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-17-4

Detail 23163374

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Time Extended

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 18

12A-07-5

Detail 22990728

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit food preparation area, then return don gloves and begin engaging in food preparation without washing hands. Discussed with PIC proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22990740

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. Pizza near pizza oven is not time marked. Operator time marked pizza. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22990724

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without a vacuum realer on back deck near ice machine. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22990726

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22990725

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Employee training expired on 07-09-2024. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22990731

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing green toxic substance hanging near front entrance of kitchen not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22990741

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine bin located on deck in rear of establishment. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22990727

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22990732

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in a container of Parmesan cheese. Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22990729

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank near three-compartment sink not adequately secured. Warning

24-07-4

Detail 22990733

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22990739

Basic - Cutting boards on prep tables has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22990737

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table on cooks line. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22990738

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf above prep table on cooks line. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22990734

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near floor mixer in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-63-4

Detail 22990736

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler located outside in rear of establishment with public access is not secured. Employee placed lock on walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-62-4

Detail 22990730

Basic - Unprotected ice machine on deck in rear of establishment with public access is not secured. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22990735

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

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 18

01B-01-4

Detail 22622374

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage room a. # 10 can of olives are dented around seams.

12A-09-4

Detail 22622385

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling unwashed mushrooms then touch ready-to-eat bread. Operator discarded bread Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22622377

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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.

53B-02-5

Detail 22622387

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Jonathan

11-26-1

Detail 22622383

Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employee are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.

41-17-4

Detail 22622375

Intermediate - Spray bottle at front counter containing toxic substance not labeled.

16-21-4

Detail 22622379

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22622373

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in a container of parmesan cheese in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 22622389

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination.

14-09-4

Detail 22622378

Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-20-4

Detail 22622381

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage room a. # 10 can of olives are dented around seams.

14-11-5

Detail 22622388

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on middle door of reach-in cooler in pizza prep area. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22622386

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles underneath dishwasher.

51-13-4

Detail 22622376

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.

51-18-6

Detail 22622384

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 22622380

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in pizza prep area.

08B-39-4

Detail 22622372

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee slicing unwashed mushrooms without washing.

14-33-4

Detail 22622382

Basic - Reach-in cooler in prep area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22320986

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22320987

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22320985

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in cooler gasket Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22312016

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 47 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked eggplant 46 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese 47 degrees Fahrenheit, ricotta 45 degrees Fahrenheit Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22312020

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22312018

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

14-01-5

Detail 22312019

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cheese Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22312017

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22312022

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

14-11-5

Detail 22312021

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in cooler gasket Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22312023

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets Warning

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 21651371

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. Registered at 0 ppm chlorine. No sanitizer flowing into dish machine.

11-07-5

Detail 21651363

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector asked About big 6 and employee did not have knowledge of them. Inspector educated employees about food borne illnesses. Provided information sheets for management and employees.

22-02-4

Detail 21651366

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Head of mixer heavily soiled with food debris. Inspector informed and educated employees. Soda nozzles soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21651365

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in front bar area. Inspector informed employee and was labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21651362

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

16-21-4

Detail 21651361

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 21651372

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In front area, CO2 tanks not secured to the wall.

12B-07-4

Detail 21651367

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink sitting on clean dish shelf. Inspector informed employee and drinks was removed to designated area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21651369

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on clean dish shelf

08B-38-4

Detail 21651364

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Inspector informed manager about storage requirements for food. Case of bottled water stored on floor across from register. Inspector informed employee and employee moved foods off of floor. Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 21651370

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in coolers in front right counter area with torn gaskets.

33-11-4

Detail 21651374

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 21651368

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-44-1

Detail 21651373

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to food items and inspector informed employee about proper storage of sanitizer. Bucket was placed in designated area. Corrected On-Site

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20991993

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets heavily soiled with food debris.

12B-13-4

Detail 20991994

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee energy drink in Reach in Freezer in back kitchen. Operator removed employee drink from freezer. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20991995

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior shelves of pizza reach in cooler soiled with food debris.

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03F-10-5

Detail 20845445

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. Operator presented paperwork but is not filled. Inspector discussed with manager procedure for filling out paperwork. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-08: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 20845448

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside back door. Manager secured tank. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-08: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20845447

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On all cutting boards on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-08: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20845446

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on pizza reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-08: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 20845444

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut leafy greens in walk in cooler not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-08: Time Extended

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

53A-03-7

Detail 20701360

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Inspector spoke with Owner on phone. Owner stated that he took test on 11-18-21 and is waiting for results and certificate. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20701358

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on salad reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20701361

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/ Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20701359

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator presented paperwork but is not filled. Inspector discussed with manager procedure for filling out paperwork. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20701353

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

51-11-4

Detail 20701354

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside back door. Manager secured tank. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20701357

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On all cutting boards on cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20701356

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on pizza reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20701355

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut leafy greens in walk in cooler not covered. Warning