BLAZE PIZZA #1334
25456 SIERRA CENTER BLVD STE A3, Lutz FL 33559 · 813.536.7001
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cooler broccoli 47 f employee place in freezer. Cold holding reach in cooler on line cold holding cut ham 46 f employee placed in freezer. 2nd temp both time/temperature control for safety food to 43. F
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink sanitizer tested quarantine over 500ppm, operator added water into it and tested 200ppm
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket quarantine tested over 500ppm. Operator added water into it and tested 200ppm
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under triple sink and storage shelves in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries above cut lettuce. Operator removed the strawberries to bottom shelf
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (55F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F); diced ham (52F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (52F - Cold Holding); meat ball (61F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in front counter. Operator stated that reach in cooler is not working properly and working order submitted, All items brought on counter 10:30 am and only 1.5 hours, operator removed them to walk in freezer to cool down quickly. Operator switched it to time as public hearth control 4 hours plan, procedure was filled out during the inspection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation. Manager asked him to put beard guard on
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced ham (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked garlic (50F - Cold Holding); meat ball (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding);feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding).; Parmesan cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that everything from last night and they tooled the temperature 10:25am today. Operator discarded them all voluntarily.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep counter in front line
Oct 20, 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. Soda nozzles interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees no beard guard while engaged food preparation, manager asked them to put beard guard on.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris entire kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup in pizza prep area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front line
May 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. In dough prep station
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of Hospitality Resource Supply Certificates for all team members
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Only copy expired 2-1-2024 on computer and not posted
Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink by three compartment sink. Manager cleared hand sink
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee training certs are photocopied.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine in dining room area ice chute is soiled with black substance.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching shredded cheese in reach-in cooler at front counter. Operator removed spoon.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers doors at front counter.
Reach-in cooler at front counter interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Operator discarded and refilled quaternary sanitizer bucket. Rechecked reading 150ppm.
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of food safety training
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2024
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled with food debris
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cooler broccoli 47 f employee place in freezer. Cold holding reach in cooler on line cold holding cut ham 46 f employee placed in freezer. 2nd temp both time/temperature control for safety food to 43. F
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Onions in bag over mozzarella box in walk in cooler
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.