ALDO'S PIZZA
2551 DREW ST, Clearwater FL 33765
Last inspected Aug 14, 2024 · 5 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
MAY 24
AUG 24
— STEADY
3 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 - made 30 minutes previously - manager added time on chart
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Roma Slice Ripe Olives 55 onz
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand sink in the back of the kitchen next to triple sink. Manager provided paper towels.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented Roma sliced ripe olives can 55 oz. Manager moved can and marked do not use
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clothing hanging on dry food shelf storage area above reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen next to walk in cooler
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn Inside door panel missing, exposed insulation. Chest freezer rusted and has duct tape. Handles of hand wash sink rusted
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs hanging on stove door in the cook line area. Operator removed
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster shared with others Restaurants in the Plaza
May 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Operator answered the phone and continued to prepare food without washing his hands
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold chest freezer door together
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee has watch on while preparing food
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door very rusty and showing the insulation. All reach in cooler gaskets torn
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Trash can stored on top of freezer Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Hand sink faucets soiled
May 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 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. Operator answered the phone and continued to prepare food without washing his hands
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came out of restroom then took pizza out of oven and sliced pizza without washing hands
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee just rinsed hands off, did not use soap
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen next to triple sink has items stored in it,items removed
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Motor oil stored next to dough machine in kitchen area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used for sugar and salt
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold chest freezer door together
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Vitamins, other medications and a cigar stored in shelf rack under the counter, items removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee has watch on while preparing food
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door very rusty and showing the insulation. All reach in cooler gaskets torn
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Trash can stored on top of freezer Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Hand sink faucets soiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Manager cut tomatoes for pizza placed in reach in cooler with barehands - discussed with manager no barehand contact with ready to eat food not added to pizza as an immediate ingredient
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken next to fully cooked turkey and ham on shelf in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food
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 - made 30 minutes previously - manager added time on chart
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Rusted top outer surface of reach in freezer with taped lid in back kitchen
Food ( bottles of water ) stored on floor in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food
Sep 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: butter 55 f salami 55 f chicken 55 f meatballs 55 f. Operator placed in reach in freezer. All temperatures to 43 f
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/Mohamed Elshaeir
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer by back door and walk in,
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