3 BROTHERS PIZZA
3436 TAMPA RD, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727-474-3797
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in warewashing area 2 flies on meatballs, see stop sale.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled. Interior of soda nozzles in dining room soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop for bread crumbs in dry storage. Operator disposed of container.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
Apr 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3lb can of olives, 6lb can of pizza sauce.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched files and then placed on gloves before returning to work on the line.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1lb of spaghetti has accumulated of mold like substance in reach in cooler on cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled. Interior of soda nozzles in dining room soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by ware washing area blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop for bread crumbs in dry storage. Operator disposed of container.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 damaged 3lb can of olives and 1 6lb can of pizza sauce. Not separate from undamaged cans.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee earphones on shelf over prep table in kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on cook line operator had employee remove watch.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container in storage area. Operator disposed of container.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles on cook line. Operator moved tongs.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of water unlabeled on cook line.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled. Manager removed and washed during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bread crumbs in dry storage area. Discussed with operator who removed bowl.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from cookline
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator relocated.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on line. Item removed and relocated
May 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in warewashing area 2 flies on meatballs, see stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 flies landed on meatballs. Unable to determine which meatballs flies landed on, stop sale issued for the pan.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on cookline: tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding) operator states it's been sitting on cookline for 1 hour. They are deciding to add the pizza sauce to their time as a public health plan.
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. Operator is using a dry erase board to keep track of pizza. I asked the operator if the time stamps were from today, which they said no. Employee updated new time stamps.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in the kitchen. Employee added soap.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator corrected to 100ppm
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 fly on wall near mop sink. Fly was killed and the area sanitized, 2 flies near rack. Both flies were killed and the areas sanitized.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulated dust on ceiling and vents in kitchen above cook line. Floors soiled with food debris in warewashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Fan in walk in cooler.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 went on cell phone then back to work no hand wash, discussed proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45F cold hold. Cut tomatoes on cook line. Gap between pans possibly causing a rise in temperature. All other temperatures in the unit with in safe limits. Operator closed gap between pans
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Squeeze bottles on cook line have an accumulation of food debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area and storage areas
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven doors, discussed with operator the need to store tong in a protected area.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly I dish washing area 1 live fly at rear of the establishment No cross contamination observed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on clean prep table near clean equipment. Operator moved sanitizer to lower shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped hot water in hand wash sink and placed strainer basket in sink. Near dish wash area. Discussed the need to use hand wash sinks for hand washing only
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages stored on a clean prep table. Operator removed employee beverages
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep area wet wiping cloth on counter.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. The operator was able to determine the times that the pizzas came out of the oven and time stamped accordingly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on cutting board of prep table near food and clean equipment Discussed the need to keep employee beverages stored off prep tables and cutting boards.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawed at room temperature. Temperature 42F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles throughout the kitchen and prep areas holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
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