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HOME SLICE PIZZA CO

8803 N HIMES AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · (727)601-3049

Last inspected Aug 5, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats29
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3912839
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 44 f Cold holding: cut ham 47 f cheese beef 46 f Alfredo sauce 47 f provolone 48 employee moved all foods to freezer. 2nd temp. All foods to 43 f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled. Soda nozzles on soda fountain in dining room soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap bucket stored inside Employee handwash sink in front line cook. Employee removed bucket during time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A plan had been provided to the operator during time of inspection.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Frozen cheese sticks, ravioli, and fries in Reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered all items during time of inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pizza cutting knife stored in between prep table and reach in cooler. Operator removed knife at time of inspection.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table between both reach in coolers on cooks line. Operator removed drink during inspection
Basic/12B-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled behind equipment on cooks line at time of inspection
Basic/36-73-4
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza. The manager was able to determine the time and marked it.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded mozzarella cheese.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 44 f Cold holding: cut ham 47 f cheese beef 46 f Alfredo sauce 47 f provolone 48 employee moved all foods to freezer. 2nd temp. All foods to 43 f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese bag and sausage cooked. Employee placed date mark reach in cooler glass door
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes over ready to eat cheese and sausage reach in glass cooler by ice machine. Employee removed to proper storage
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 10, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · missing for 1 employee hired over 60 days other two employees hired less than 60 days Admin Complaint

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.