AAMORE PIZZA PUB AND GRILL
9700 66 ST N, Pinellas Park FL 33782 · 727-545-3181
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at rear of dining room Operator killed and cleaned area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023054882 | Aug 8, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over shredded mozzarella in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza prep cooler - mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (55F - Cold Holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding), items held less than 4 hours. Per operator, cooler began malfunctioning about two hours prior. Repairman present during inspection. Items moved to freezer. Retemp mozzarella 42F
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. Fresh garlic in oil on cook line missing time mark
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking pot in hand sink on cook line, removed
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler not dated
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen with no hair restraint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups behind bar
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza prep cooler not holding temp. Repairman present during inspection for repairs
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
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 flour bin
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over shredded mozzarella in walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pot in hand sink on cook line, removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared on 10/14 in walk in cooler not dated
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles over kitchen not smooth, easily cleanable
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cook line, removed
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 flour bin
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over kitchen
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage soda can in deli cooler, removed
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in office
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cooler - fresh garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler. Discussed adding to time as a public health control
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lean pot in hand sink on cook line, removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quat sanitizer
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler prepared on 2/18, date added
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both employees in kitchen with no hair restraints
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
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 flour bin
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour in galvanized steel bin in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in salt and sugar bags
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bread rack containing carrots on floor in walk-in cooler
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 flour bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler inside trailer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Staff in kitchen observed handling fries and bread with bare hands
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour stored in large metal can
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw beef over breaded jalapeño in freezer, order corrected
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened package of sliced deli meats, date added
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Procedures emailed to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House dressing with fresh garlic in walk-in cooler, date added
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some porous acoustic tiles over kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep line
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Staff observed eating wings at bar
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee in kitchen with no hair restraint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handles
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 flour bin
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled Top of pizza oven soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour stored in metal can on floor in kitchen
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Foam sheets on ceiling of storage trailer behind restaurant. Acoustic tiles over kitchen prep area
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Shelving holding electronics behind front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn. Reach in freezer handle damaged
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on hood filters and sides of stove
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 8, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour stored in metal can on floor in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Can opener blade soiled
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Business has walk-in cooler and a mobile storage trailer in the rear parking lot behind he kitchen exit door. The storage trailer has two reach in freezers, one reach in cooler and dry storage. Existing plans from previous ownership show a hand sink and triple sink behind bar. Only a three compartment sink observed during inspection with a hand wash sign posted and soap and paper towels present. Operator stated ware-washing is performed at sink. Advised operator an additional hand sink will be required if ware-washing continues.
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. One employee provided an expired ServSafe certificate during inspection
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with black mold like substance
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Foam sheets on ceiling of storage trailer behind restaurant. Acoustic tiles over kitchen prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in storage closet next to restroom containing soda syrup lines and dry food storage. 3 dead roaches on floor at rear of dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Shelving holding electronics behind front counter
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee with no hair restraint and female employee with hair in loose ponytail
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn. Reach in freezer handle damaged
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on hood filters and sides of stove
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to kitchen propped open
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink on cook line slow draining
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 8, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 26 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee rolled wrap for immediate service with bare hands
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour stored in metal can on floor in kitchen
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at rear of dining room Operator killed and cleaned area
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in storage closet next to restroom containing soda syrup lines and dry food storage. 6 rodent droppings on floor at rear of dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese pizza (133F - Hot Holding), discussed adding to time as a public health control, form emailed to operator during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Can opener blade soiled
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Business has walk-in cooler and a mobile storage trailer in the rear parking lot behind he kitchen exit door. The storage trailer has two reach in freezers, one reach in cooler and dry storage. Existing plans from previous ownership show a hand sink and triple sink behind bar. Only a three compartment sink observed during inspection with a hand wash sign posted and soap and paper towels present. Operator stated ware-washing is performed at sink. Advised operator an additional hand sink will be required if ware-washing continues.
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. One employee provided an expired ServSafe certificate during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in feta on cook line, removed. Plastic bowl in flour bin
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with black mold like substance
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Foam sheets on ceiling of storage trailer behind restaurant. Acoustic tiles over kitchen prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in storage closet next to restroom containing soda syrup lines and dry food storage. 3 dead roaches on floor at rear of dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Shelving holding electronics behind front counter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on ice machine behind bar, removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of deli cooler on prep line, removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee with no hair restraint and female employee with hair in loose ponytail
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn. Reach in freezer handle damaged
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor of walk-in cooler. Cooking oil on floor of storage trailer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handles, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on hood filters and sides of stove
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to kitchen propped open
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink on cook line slow draining
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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