DERUSSO'S PIZZERIA
1120 PINELLAS BAYWAY S UNIT 102-103, Tierra Verde FL 33715 · 727-864-2900
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose outside near walk in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of warewashing machine had accumulation of dust and grime.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank near dish area was not secured to wall.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over pizza prep area made of acoustic tile.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups next to soda machine had an excess of water between each cup. Employee removed cups and reccleaned them and is allowing them to dry separately.
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on pizza prep line. Employee moved to freezer for quick chill. Retemped at 38F;
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose outside near walk in cooler.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle near bar area containing table cleaner. Employee labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In outside ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of warewashing machine had accumulation of dust and grime.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use plastic cup left inside of container of red pepper flakes in prep area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank near dish area was not secured to wall.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over pizza prep area made of acoustic tile.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. (2) Cutting boards stored on floor near front ordering area. (1) Cutting board stored on floor outside of walk-in coolerA.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine is not properly dispensing sanitizer solution.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups next to soda machine had an excess of water between each cup. Employee removed cups and reccleaned them and is allowing them to dry separately.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grime on handles of reach-in coolers.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Starbucks coffee drink stored with pizza topping in front cooler closest to outside window. Employee moved drink to container on bottom shelf labeled employee drinks.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket not allowing for proper drying.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork bacon over deli meats and raw comminuted beef patties stored above sauces in standing glass reach-in cooler. Manager relocated items for proper safe storage.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Wiping cloth solution at or exceeds 200 ppm. Employee dumped solution and corrected to 50 ppm.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to inspector and discuss filling out required written plans.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated to a shelf for storage.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee dumped soap and chlorine mixture and made new bucket.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork bacon on top of provolone in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep table in kitchen soiled with debris between cracks.
Carbon dioxide tanks located outside near rear exit door and near three-compartment sink not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touching soiled dishes then serve food to customers without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected water faucet near ice machine without vacuum breaker.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Located in kitchen. Operator repaired soap dispenser.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored inside container on bread crumbs. Operator discarded bowl.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without a vacuum realer on back deck near ice machine.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Employee training expired on 07-09-2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine bin located on deck in rear of establishment.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination.
Cutting boards on prep tables has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near floor mixer in the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit food preparation area, then return don gloves and begin engaging in food preparation without washing hands. Discussed with PIC proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza near pizza oven is not time marked. Operator time marked pizza.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without a vacuum realer on back deck near ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided soap.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Employee training expired on 07-09-2024.
Spray bottle containing green toxic substance hanging near front entrance of kitchen not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine bin located on deck in rear of establishment.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in a container of Parmesan cheese.
Carbon dioxide tank near three-compartment sink not adequately secured.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination.
Cutting boards on prep tables has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf above prep table on cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near floor mixer in the kitchen.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler located outside in rear of establishment with public access is not secured. Employee placed lock on walk-in cooler.
Unprotected ice machine on deck in rear of establishment with public access is not secured.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 6, 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage room a. # 10 can of olives are dented around seams.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling unwashed mushrooms then touch ready-to-eat bread. Operator discarded bread Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Jonathan
No proof provided that recently hired food employee are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Spray bottle at front counter containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in a container of parmesan cheese in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed bowl.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned tongs, spoons, and spatulas stored on wall on cooks line are not protected from contamination.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage room a. # 10 can of olives are dented around seams.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on middle door of reach-in cooler in pizza prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles underneath dishwasher.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in pizza prep area.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee slicing unwashed mushrooms without washing.
Reach-in cooler in prep area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 27, 2023□ 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in cooler gasket
Sep 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 47 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked eggplant 46 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese 47 degrees Fahrenheit, ricotta 45 degrees Fahrenheit
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cheese
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line, drink was moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in cooler gasket
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets
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