DERUSSO'S PIZZERIA
9385 BAY PINES BLVD STE A, Saint Petersburg FL 33708 · 727-256-0805
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter sauce with fresh garlic (77F - Cold Holding) on cook line, moved to cooler. Time as a public health control form emailed to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018054312 | Oct 2, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle hanging nat entrance to bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tanks outside next to ice machine
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees on cook line with no hair restraints
Feb 6, 2026Inspection 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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No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty in employee restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins in prep area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tanks outside next to ice machine
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three employees in kitchen with no hair restraints
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cook line
Sep 23, 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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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. Current staff provided three valid food handler certificates, unable to locate remaining certificates during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage over pizza prep cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outdoor ice machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 31, 2025□ 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled behind bar
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter sauce with fresh garlic (77F - Cold Holding) on cook line, moved to cooler. Time as a public health control form emailed to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled behind bar
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. Employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Outdoor ice machine (not on approved plans) located outside rear kitchen door with no overhead protection. Area is fenced in, but no locks on gate to prevent unauthorized access
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl of raw chicken over marinara in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hood filters stacked on floor in front of hand sink in kitchen
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging next to entrance to bar, labeled
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in beer cooler behind bar
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both staff members on cook line with no hair restraints
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. All hood filters removed for cleaning at time of inspection
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor next to stand mixer
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to ice well behind bar, removed
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw beef over potatoes in freezer, order corrected
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over lasagna in walk-in cooler, order corrected
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Breaded chicken prepared on 3/11, sausage links prepared on 3/10, date added
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multipurpose cleaner behind bar, labeled
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, removed
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 in sugar bin, removed
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator has other approved sanitizer on site, operator contacted rep for repairs to system
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Construction dust on coolers and prep tables
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Business increased seating from 40 to 60, seating change evaluation form emailed to operator
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.