JOTOS PIZZA
9119 S BELCHER RD, Pinellas Pk FL 33782 · 727 544 5611
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to triple sink at bar
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Individually portioned lasagna in freezer not dated
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Rear kitchen and warewashing area
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled cloth wrapped around pizza oven handle
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked sausage thawing at room temp next to pizza oven
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezers next to front door containing unpackaged food unsecured
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to mop sink
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Rear kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Rear kitchen
Food stored on floor. Plastic bins of pizza sauce on floor in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease around fryers
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On pizza oven handle
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezers in storage room not secured
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna in freezer prepared and frozen on 10/11, date added
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
Food stored on floor. Plastic tub of pizza sauce on floor in walk in cooler Cans of tuna on floor in dry storage
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Around pizza oven handle
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Unsecured reach in freezers containing unpackaged food next to front entrance
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of beans on dry storage shelf, removed
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 slices at front counter, held less than 4 hours, time mark added
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to mop sink
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. Can of beans on dry storage shelf
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Staff observed eating on prep table in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler lid to pizza prep cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on ground behind outside conex container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage shelves
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On pizza oven handles
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer next to entrance to restaurant containing unpackaged food not secured
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate17 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of olives and baked beans in dry storage closet, operator removed
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake behind front counter, opened 9/15, date added
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Kristopher Lambert expired 8/3/24, test scheduled for next Tuesday
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade soiled
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/ manager on duty has expired CFM with 4 or more employees present
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna in freezers not dated
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in rear kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing pizzas with no hair restraints
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler lids next to pizza oven damaged
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under stove and fryer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged floor and wall tiles in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Cooler lids at pizza station soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door not self closing
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Wrapped around handles of pizza oven doors
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezers next to front door containing unpackaged food not secured
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and peppers over deli meats in walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate20 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in pizza cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade soiled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to mop sink
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porus acoustic tiles over kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep coolers
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in dry storage closet, area cleaned and sanitized
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on prep table next to rear door, removed
Equipment in poor repair. Lid of pizza prep cooler. Torn cooler gaskets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged floor tiles and cove molding in kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bins on storage racks, removed
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pizza sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. Case of plastic water bottles on floor in dry storage
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Discarded cardboard boxes on ground outside rear door to kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Ricotta cheese containers reused to store food
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at front counter
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers and tomatoes over deli meats in walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 200ppm, corrected 100ppm
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate19 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched clothing then proceeded to scoop ice and pour drinks at front counter without washing hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cooler: pepperoni (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (44F - Cold Holding); ham (44F - Cold Holding), cooler lid left open, retemp: sausage 43F, ham 45F, tomatoes 47F
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine or Quat sanitizer
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf next to mop sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers in kitchen
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near mop sink
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over front counter and kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and air vents soiled
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean hotel pans stored on soiled wall shelving near dish machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep tables
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table across from walk-in cooler
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee handling pizzas with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler lid and gaskets torn at pizza station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel on top of soiled oven in kitchen, peel cleaned and sanitized and placed on clean surface
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter
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.