BLAZE PIZZA STORE 1415
18701 SR 54, Lutz FL 33558 · 656-205-2456
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Savanna current is working no proof of any state approved training.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in dining room
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries above cut strawberries in walk in cooler. Operator moved the unwashed strawberries to bottom shelf
Nov 20, 2025Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Red sauce prepared at 8:50am today in walk in cooler and temperature is 55 degrees Fahrenheit when checked it 1:55pm today. Over 4 hours cooling time
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red sauce prepared at 8:50am today in walk in cooler and temperature is 55 degrees Fahrenheit when checked it 1:55pm today. Over 4 hours cooling time. See stop sale. feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in front line and manager stated is been there 30 minutes, operator take to walk in cooler chill off quickly
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep coolers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no hair restraint while engaging food preparation, manager asked them to put hat o
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both of soda machine nozzles exterior soiled and black mold substance buildup
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lids open. Operator closed it.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries above red and white sauce on shelf in walk in cooler, operator removed the strawberries to bottom shelf
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink tested Quaternary Ammonium at 500+ppm. Manager added water and retested at 400ppm
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of Safe Staff certificates.
Jul 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Manager talked to employee employee rep washed hands accordingly.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air temperature 47 f Cold holding: cut lettuce 46 f feta cheese 46 f cut ham 46 f cheese 46 f management states prep cook had door open for long period of time. Discussed with management to move Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods to freezer. Employee began to move some food items.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Server pizza line management moved paper towels to top of box
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 2 employees wearing wrist bands and rings that are not plain.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow preventer not on hose part of splitter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, can opener removed and put in dish area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted choking poster
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.