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CAMPANELLAS PIZZERIA

7420 49 ST N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 7279453836

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6210392
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 35 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-26
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022012218Mar 2, 2022Apr 14, 2022$800
3--2021031297Apr 26, 2021Aug 11, 2021$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Main machine 0 ppm ran multiple times.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 8, 2026 · Sign on main dish machine says do not use. Establishment waiting on parts to fix. Establishment is using three compartment sink chlorine 50 ppm. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on three door cooler broken
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled spinach reach in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Main machine 0 ppm ran multiple times.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-26
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on three door cooler broken
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled spinach reach in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. To go bags for storage of bread in reach in freezer.
High priority/14-86-1/Warning
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Employee labeled during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl used for dispensing Parmigiana cheese. Employee moved
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Exp 2025 employee printed out during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone wire near phone back counter
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Ice buildup in first reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 200 PPM. Operator diluted chlorine with water and chemical is now testing at 100 PPM.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with yellow lime scale build up.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At hand washing sink in between ice machine and soda dispenser.
Intermediate/31A-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on deli coolers.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked hand soap at hand wash sink in between ice machine and soda dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled chemical spray bottle as Fabulouso and water.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with pink mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Stored on counter next to reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discard drink.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups wet nesting next to soda dispenser.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of canned Plum Tomatoes on floor in dry storage area near water heater. Operator removed items off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris on cook line.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on top of white stand alone freezer on cook line not stored inverted. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Stored on table holding microwave on cook line.
Basic/21-10-4
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement for Two employee's that have been hired within the last month. Employees are engaging in food preparation and serving food during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Mar 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Xhuljo Shkurtaj 8/14/22 and Endi Gjika 8/2/2023
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Mar 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Boxes of ground tomatoes, box of oil stored on the ground near three compartment sink.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Mar 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris on cook line.
Basic/22-08-4/Return visit Mar 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezers near three compartment sink and reach in deli coolers on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Mar 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority10 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
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 Chlorine Sanitizer at 0 PPM. Operator set up three compartment sink to 100 PPM.
High priority/22-41-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over shredded mozzarella cheese, cooked lasagna inside reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over containers of dough. Operator stored all raw chicken on bottom shelf and raw beef on shelf above.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored above raw chicken inside reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Operator store raw chicken under raw beef.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk not date marked inside reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator vomiting or diarrheal event form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on top of reach in deli cooler soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of dirty rags stored inside hand sink ice machine. Operator removed bag out of sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink near ice machine. Operator stocked a roll of paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement for Two employee's that have been hired within the last month. Employees are engaging in food preparation and serving food during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink near ice machine. Operator provided a bottle of soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Xhuljo Shkurtaj 8/14/22 and Endi Gjika 8/2/2023
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled chemical spray bottle Fabulouso.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Boxes of ground tomatoes, box of oil stored on the ground near three compartment sink.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour inside container under prep sink. Operator removed scoop handle off of flour.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris on cook line.
Basic/22-08-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed Heimlich maneuver/choking sign to operator.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezers near three compartment sink and reach in deli coolers on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of powdered substance under prep table not labeled. Operator labeled as flour and semolina.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 30, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification for manager on duty.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 30, 2023 · No proof of manager certification Rromeo Shkurtaj Admin Complaint
Oct 4, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Inspector Educated.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Educated operator about proper procedures about keeping mussel tags for 90 days and marking the last day of sale on the tag. Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification for manager on duty.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked cups west nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
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. Operator filled three compartment sink with 50ppm chlorine to sanitize dishes until dish machine is repaired.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to store food in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over Ready-to-eat foods in reach in fridge. Employee moved chicken. Tomato sauce stored next to raw meat in reach in fridge. Employee move sauce.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Inspector Educated.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification for manager on duty.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No testing strip for sanitizer. Operator borrowed testing strips from neighboring restaurant. Operator will be buying testing strips for establishment.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used as scoops laying in sugar bin.
Basic/14-01-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked cups west nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Oil, Cans of tomato sauce stored on floor in storage area. Employees moved items off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor coming from near ice machine.
Basic/36-64-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unfolded open pizza boxes not inverted on table near bathroom hallway near dinning room.
Basic/25-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth left on prep table.
Basic/21-12-4

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.