APOLLO PIZZA
1312 APOLLO BEACH BLVD STE E, Apollo Beach FL 33572 · 813-645-4648
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 50 F, shrimp 47 F in reach in cooler on cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022030432 | May 27, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water hose wrapped around hand wash sink next to ice machine.
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/ Observed 4 employees working with no food manager on site.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near dish machine.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in seasoning.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Near dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Container of butter on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor near dish machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin near bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink near dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups and to go boxes on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled in dry storage.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented rusted can of ketchup on dry storage shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda machine. Ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board. Removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Containers of pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager corrected.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings not labeled.
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to soda machine, employee replaced at time of inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, employee replaced at primed tested 50 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on pizza prep cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in handwash sink near dish machine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Felipe Tellez.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to soda machine, employee replaced at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles near bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted. Ice buckets not inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives above prep cooler on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of breading not labeled in dry storage.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over butter spread in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 45 F, cheese 48 F- retemp 47 F, ground beef 46 F- retemp 43 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee placed items on ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 129 F above steam table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink near soda machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled near host stand.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in dry storage room.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler on cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on plate on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, establishment not using dish machine at time of inspection. Advised operator to not use dish machine until it is working properly.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor, operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on side of wood cart near pizza oven.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in kitchen. Cutting board on cook line. Soda machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at bar.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 50 F, shrimp 47 F in reach in cooler on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg plant 78 F near steam table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scoops in handwash sink near ice machine.
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/ observed 6 employees working with no food manager on site.
No soap provided at handwash sink.no soap at handwash sink at bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in ice and flour. Portion cups in seasonings location in dry storage.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near register.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above sauces near register. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no beard guard.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door in storage room.
Food stored on floor. Cheese on floor in walk in cooler. Oil on floor in dry storage.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some hood filters are missing above grill.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on container next to pizza oven.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza liners and boxes on floor in dry storage.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Raw wood on wall near dish area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled in dry storage.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted at bar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on pizza boxes, operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut tomatoes without washing prior.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.