FISHHAWK PIZZERIA
7013 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Lithia FL 33547 · 813-753-8037
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed wet paper towels lining food storage containers in make line
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach, dish soap, and sanitizer on prep table next to Saran Wrap. Employee moved Saran Wrap and moved chemicals.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Of oil stored on floor locking access to hand sink on cook line. Instructed person in charge to move.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 cooks and 1 server working with no designated manager.
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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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and chicken stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer, hood filters, expo printer, fryer basket handles and exterior and interior of reach in freezer soiled with accumulated grease, and debris filled up.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened Mountain Dew and frozen slushy drink in reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door reach in cooler in back kitchen.
Mar 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of make line has built up flour. Sided of fryers have accumulated grease buildup
Reach-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On salad make line and pizza make line
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad make line: sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding) diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Mamager began moving time and temperature control for safety/ potentially hazardous items and voluntarily discarding product.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of make line has built up flour. Sided of fryers have accumulated grease buildup
Reach-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On salad make line and pizza make line
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of blue glass cleaner on prep table next to rolls. Manager moved
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No cleaning agent available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until cleaning agent is available for warewashing. Observed sanitizer bucket for dish machine was filled with water, as I tested the liquid and chlorine test strip was not turning any color. Had manager set up three compartment sink and tested Quaternary Ammonium sanitizer at 150ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On front cook line. Manager refilled
Equipment in poor repair. Tested dish machine that was not actively being used. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0PPM.
Food stored on floor. Case of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager got off of floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soap dispenser on flat top station soiled with accumulated debris. Exterior of fryers have built up grease. Exterior of hood vents soiled with accumulated debris
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chlorine or Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with accumulated debris
Stored food not covered. Frozen sausages in walk in cooler
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On can opener blade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser over prep table not labeled.
Food stored on floor. Bag of salt on floor in back prep room
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 100 seats in establishment
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.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Layout from previous plans approved in system. Front counter area converted to pizza preparation area with oven. Server station added with soda machine. Three compartment sink and dish machine moved to second to last addition where walk in cooler is. Mixer machine added as well. Back food storage and prep room added with burner, slicer, 3 reach in coolers, and hand sink added as well. Additional seating area added with pizza box storage.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For premade pizzas
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Increased to 100 seats
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease on ceiling
Sep 14, 2023Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Food stored on floor. Bag of salt in dry storage room
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
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.