CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
2223 N WESTSHORE BLVD #189, Tampa FL 33607
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies in dry storage room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026021272 | Mar 12, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies in dry storage room.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. A container of fresh garlic in oil (63F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of fresh garlic in oil (63F - Cold Holding) stored on counter top at pizza station.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer buckets tested 1000+ppm Ecolab Sink and Surface Cleaner. Operator diluted with water, tested 700ppm.
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nuzzle soiled with black slimy substance at bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A knife stored in handwash sink at pizza station. A finger protector stored in handwash sink at expo line. Operator removed all items from handwash sinks.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dry food storage room.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cook line. Operator removed bucket from floor.
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dish machine area in kitchen.
Mar 13, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran dish machine multiple times, maximum temperatures read
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at pizza station - Cold Holding: cooked chicken 46 F, shredded mozzarella 47 F, sliced ham 46 F, pizza sauce 46 F. Operator placed all items in ice bath at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accusation strainer with lemon wedges in handwash sink at wait station. Employee removed strainer and cleaned handwash sink at time of inspection. Employee rinsed drink shaker cup in handwash sink at bar. Discussed with employee about handwash sink is for handwashing only.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dish machine area in kitchen.
Mar 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran dish machine multiple times, maximum temperatures read
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at pizza station - Cold Holding: cooked chicken 46 F, shredded mozzarella 47 F, sliced ham 46 F, pizza sauce 46 F. Operator placed all items in ice bath at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accusation strainer with lemon wedges in handwash sink at wait station. Employee removed strainer and cleaned handwash sink at time of inspection. Employee rinsed drink shaker cup in handwash sink at bar. Discussed with employee about handwash sink is for handwashing only.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dish machine area in kitchen.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee training is not an approved program.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door gasket loosen at cook line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container with cracked lid used to stored cooked pasta in reach-in cooler at cook line.
Sep 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at cook line next to pizza oven - Cold Holding: butter 53 F, garlic puree 46 F, corn salsa 45 F, cut lettuce 51 F. Operator placed food items on ice bath at time of inspection.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee training is not an approved program.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door gasket loosen at cook line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container with cracked lid used to stored cooked pasta in reach-in cooler at cook line.
Sep 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at cook line next to pizza oven - Cold Holding: butter 53 F, garlic puree 46 F, corn salsa 45 F, cut lettuce 51 F. Operator placed food items on ice bath at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A bottle of dish detergent stored on food storage shelf over prep table at prep area closed by walk-in cooler. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in handwash sink at bar.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee training is not an approved program.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on food storage shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator removed drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door gasket loosen at cook line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container with cracked lid used to stored cooked pasta in reach-in cooler at cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cook line. Operator moved to shelf.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stored on back shelves are stained at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink, black mold like substance inside the ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup stored one ice cream at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils next to ice cream bins stored in standing water not 135F at time of inspectiin
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink on service line used as a dump sink Observed employee clean sink and remove dump pan
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store on prep table on service line Corrected observed employee remove
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe several plastic containers wet nesting on shelf adjacent to dish pit
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor in dry storage room
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers on shelf adjacent to dish pit
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes on shelf adjacent to dish pit
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee ensure drink in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee remove
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on floor on cookline Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside True reachin cooler on cookline
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee place in sanitizer bucket
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of advil stored on shelf above prep table on service line Corrected -observed employee move to manager office
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.observed 1 dented can of ripe olives stored on shelf in dry storage room
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink on service line used as a dump sink Observed employee move the strainer from hand sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap missing at hand sink in bar area Corrected -observed employee replace
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. dented can of ripe olives stored on shelf in dry storage room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store don prep table Corrected observed employee discard
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint Corrected observed employee place hat on head
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on storage shelf
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers stored on storage shelf adjacent to dish machine
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cookline Corrected -observed employee place in double bucket
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label on shelf on cookline Corrected employee label
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hygiene when changing gloves.
Peroxide sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Corrected to 250 ppm of peroxide.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 45°, corrected action taken, inspector had chef place beans on ice.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chocolate milk and butter milk held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large spoon stored in employee hand wash sink by pizza oven, corrected, employee removed spoon at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean equipment stored wet.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stored on clean equipment in dish wash area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container on cooks line not labeled.
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