LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
5205 GRAND BLVD, New Port Richey FL 34652 · 727.847.5994
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Black mold like substance Inside machine, water dripping from black substance onto ice
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishwasher not sanitizing, 0 ppm, chlorine not dispensing.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Black mold like substance Inside machine, water dripping from black substance onto ice
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding) made yesterday at 3:00, not heated. Operator added ice, cooled to 41/ 42F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained and grooved. Fry baskets have build up
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/ dishwasher, 2 cooks, 2 servers, no manager
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance Inside machine, water dripping from black substance onto ice. See stop sale.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door cooler on cook line
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with water hose connected to water faucet on cooks line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with black substance.
Spray bottle hanging above three-compartment sink containing multi-surface cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle multi-surface cleaner.
Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in wait station area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters.
May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line, all food removed from cooler and put into walk in cooler, ambient temperature of reach in cooler is 54F, cook took temperatures around 12pm
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. No time mark for pizzas sitting out, temperature of pizza is 82F, cook was able to determine what time they were pulled from oven and properly time marked all pizzas
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, cut cheeses, raw chicken and raw beef not date marked in walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes in disrepair at mop sink. Water leaking to the ground.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Plans on file do not match current layout. Dish machine is now to left of three compartment sink. 3 additional prep tables added. Mixer added were old dish machine added. Old layout had old kitchen. Equipment was removed and area is now used for extra seating and dry storage. 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/.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Plans on file do not match current layout. Dish machine is now to left of three compartment sink. 3 additional prep tables added. Mixer added were old dish machine added. Old layout had old kitchen. Equipment was removed and area is now used for extra seating and dry storage. 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/.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 8, 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups at front counter
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm, employee set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes, chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm for three com sink
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on cell phone then touched clean lid without washing hands
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. -provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 in printed form
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at counter used to dump ice
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/ Dishwasher, server and two cooks on duty with no food manager on site.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding pizza on time with no written procedure, provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 in printed form
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham, sliced cheese in walk in not labeled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to food, food removed
Employee eating while preparing food. Pizza cook eating while making pizzas
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups at front counter
Food stored on floor. Cases of wings on floor in walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-105 in printed form
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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