FABRICA PIZZA
101 7 ST SOUTH, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-290-9643
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024070282 | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 10, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and food slicer soiled with dried food debris. Stained white cutting board stored on prep table next to stand alone freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda dispenser ice chute soiled with black pink substance in dinning room area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards grooved on deli coolers in front counter.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed vacuum sealed frozen pizzas stored inside a reach in grab and go display freezer located in the dining room. Packaging displayed only the wording Tampa and St. Petersburg. No address was provided, and the date the product was packaged was missing.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shelled eggs stored above container of pizza sauce. Item moved.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of NyQuil, ibuprofen, and eye drops stored on shelf above prep table leading to walk in cooler. Items were moved.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket testing at 500+ PPM. Chemical was diluted with water and sanitizer is now testing at 200 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled with dried food debris. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute of soda machine soiled with black mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Item moved to bottom of prep tables.
Food being prepared outside. White containers of dough stored outside in front entrance. Per employee in charge they were thawing it outside. Item was moved into kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers and bottle on storage rack near dish machine.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored above a food prep table. Employee removed items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal games stored above a food prep table. Employee removed personal items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath hand wash sink in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored in upright reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. Employee removed beverage.
Aug 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well behind front counter: meatballs (110F - Hot Holding) Employee heated to 165 F.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to dump ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's restroom. Employee restocked.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine has mold like substances.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored above a food prep table. Employee removed items.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in reach in freezer above food to be served to the public. Employee segregated food items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal games stored above a food prep table. Employee removed personal items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath hand wash sink in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored in upright reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. Employee removed beverage.
Sanitizer bottle stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bottle stored on prep shelf with and above food. Employee stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in vegetable sink. Inspector discussed proper thawing techniques.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on a food prep table. Manager removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
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 Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored on shelf above food prep table. Manager removed.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef with a date mark of 7/15/23 in walk in cooler. Stop sale issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef with a date mark of 7/15/23 in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored above a food preparation table in hallway of kitchen. Manager stored correctly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle on scoop to dispense flour not stored above flour. Manager stored correctly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil not labled at preparation table next to pizza oven.
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.