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LEO & JOE'S PIZZA 2

8802 SR 52, Hudson FL 34667 · 727-863-0965

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6100979
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in sticky trap underneath dry storage shelf across from dry storage entrance. Operator discarded trap in dumpster outside.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023012438Feb 21, 2023Apr 10, 2023$400
3--2016047427Sep 14, 2016Oct 27, 2016$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle not labeled. The operator labeled the bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator printed the license and posted it.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator moved the tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces soiled: The fan in the walk-in cooler is soiled with dust, and the cutting board has a mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · Walk-in cooler fan is clean. Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 5 flies were flying inside the big trash can located in the dishwasher area. The operator bagged up the trash and put it in the dumpster."
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surfaces soiled: The fan in the walk-in cooler is soiled with dust, and the cutting board has a mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle by the 3 compartment sink. The operator labeled the bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches, behind the ice bin. 1 dead roach, under the hand sink in the pizza prep area. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1 food storage container cracked. The operator discussed the cracked container.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available. The operator printed out the latest inspection.
Basic/51-18-6/Corrected On-Site
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in prep room -ham/ cheese rolls (47F - Cold Holding), in top of cooler above fill line, moved to walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Provided form for employee health, all new employees signed form
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw comminuted beef not in original packaging stored over frozen pre-cooked beef raviolis in opened packing in white single door stand up reach-in freezer in dry storage area. Operator moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator started to clean and sanitize area.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in sticky trap underneath dry storage shelf across from dry storage entrance. Operator discarded trap in dumpster outside.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in sticky trap underneath dry storage shelf across from dry storage entrance. Operator discarded trap in dumpster outside.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf to the left of the handwash sink off cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Operator removed to clean and sanitize.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Oct 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf to the left of the handwash sink off cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 small flying insects in dry storage room landing on bag of onions, 1 small flying insect landing on cutting board off cook line, and 1 small flying insect in bar area on floor.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat blue cheese and raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Operator removed to clean and sanitize.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the pizza oven. Operator placed soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on shelf above prep area and reach-in cooler. Operator removed drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf to the left of the handwash sink off cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning

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