GRIMALDI'S PIZZERIA
253 WESTSHORE PLAZA STE B1, Tampa FL 33609 · 480.947.7100
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large clear plastic container stored on hand wash sink at time of inspection. Operator moved container during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored over single service togo pans in kitchen. Operator disposed of drinks.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen grooved at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled at time of inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of tomatoes on shelves during inspection. Operator removed cans.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in prep room stained.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed two dented cans of tomatoes during inspection. Operator removed cans.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelves in walk in cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler during inspection. Employee removed drink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator moved mop to allow it to dry during inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed. Observed employee prepping, use sanitizer wash cloth then go back to prepping without gloves.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk not date marked. Employee date marked during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on front line blocked by pizza paddles. Spoke with operator.
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. Emailed educational packet to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Spoke with operator and they cleaned during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator replaced with current license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in prep/kitchen. Spoke with operator. Employee discarded food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage at bar hand wash sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in dessert reach in under cheesecakes.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved bucket during inspection.
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.