HEIGHTS PIZZA
7504 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-644-7130
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020013914 | Jan 6, 2020 | Jun 17, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of condensed milk dented.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Orange Home Depot bucket used to store marinara sauce in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. spinach (51F - Cold Holding) spinach was prepared and put in walk in cooler previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cooked chicken wings(47F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (47F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); spinach (51F - Cold Holding) Discussed with owner ambient temp in walk in cooler showing at 47 F. All foods temped were prepared and stored in walk in cooler the prior day. Owner moved items to reach in cooler to cool down to proper temperature. She also is going to buy ice later today to add to items in walk in cooler. Spinach - see stop sale.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle submerged in large container of sugar.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Top shelf of green shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket filled with water.
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough in Togo style bags in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Oct 9, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop/measuring cup handle in bulk flour at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket at time of inspection
Mar 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed cracked shelled egg stored with other eggs in walk-in-cooler. See stop sale.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator eating green nuts in back kitchen area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic white container on rollers not labeled.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in-cooler pizza make table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on dough making table.
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. Sliced cake in dining area self served.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open drink on in reach-in-cooler on cooksline
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container on cooksline and reach-in-cooler not labeled
Apr 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back kitchen area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
Dec 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nov 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical bottle stored on prep table in back kitchen prep area.
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 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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of cooking oil on floor in front kitchen area stored on floor. pizza sauce in walk-in-cooler stored on ground. Mozzarella cheese in walk-in-cooler stored on ground
Food stored outside. Observed freezer store outside back kitchen area. Frozen foods- pizza toppings, ground beef, sauce, empanadas, fries, and cookies.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large rolling containers in back prep area not properly labeled
Jul 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
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.