MANHATTAN PIZZA
5677 PARK ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33709 · 727-289-3239
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 32 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/25 at time of inspection. Establishment open and serving the public.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Sole food handler employee, Reyna Rexha, does not have food handler training.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -pizza oven handles soiled
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in all gender bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2/1/24
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food throughout multiple cooler units, not segregated from restaurant foods or labeled as personal. Operator separated personal foods from restaurant foods.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near kitchen exit
Aug 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (45F - Cold Holding, operator prepped them so they retemped at 60F, moved to freezer); cooked wings (45F - Cold Holding, retemped at 42F); cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding, retemped at 45F, uncovered for faster cooling) All foods in walk in cooler temping 45F. Operator says the checked temperatures this morning and it was at 35F, but he noticed the cooler was freezer over and called for repairs. Ambient temperature of cooler 43F at time of inspection. Operator moved all temperature controlled foods he could fit to other units until walk in is serviced and can maintain foods at 41F or below. He did not have room for the desserts, cannolis and tiramisu, and said he would voluntarily discard these items.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Sole food handler employee, Reyna Rexha, does not have food handler training.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -pizza oven handles soiled
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. cooked sausage (45F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (45F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding) All foods in walk in cooler temping 45F. Operator says the checked temperatures this morning and it was at 35F, but he noticed the cooler was freezer over and called for repairs. Ambient temperature of cooler 43F at time of inspection. Operator moved all temperature controlled foods he could fit to other units until walk in is serviced and can maintain foods at 41F or below. He did not have room for the desserts, cannolis and tiramisu, and said he would voluntarily discard these items.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in all gender bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2/1/24
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food throughout multiple cooler units, not segregated from restaurant foods or labeled as personal. Operator separated personal foods from restaurant foods.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near kitchen exit
Aug 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food -raw shell eggs stored above cooked wings in walk in cooler Emailed operator safe cooler storage handout
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (45F - Cold Holding, operator prepped them so they retemped at 60F, moved to freezer); cooked wings (45F - Cold Holding, retemped at 42F); cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding, retemped at 45F, uncovered for faster cooling) All foods in walk in cooler temping 45F. Operator says the checked temperatures this morning and it was at 35F, but he noticed the cooler was freezer over and called for repairs. Ambient temperature of cooler 43F at time of inspection. Operator moved all temperature controlled foods he could fit to other units until walk in is serviced and can maintain foods at 41F or below. He did not have room for the desserts, cannolis and tiramisu, and said he would voluntarily discard these items.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 100PPM.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Sole food handler employee, Reyna Rexha, does not have food handler training.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -pizza oven handles soiled
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. cooked sausage (45F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (45F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding) All foods in walk in cooler temping 45F. Operator says the checked temperatures this morning and it was at 35F, but he noticed the cooler was freezer over and called for repairs. Ambient temperature of cooler 43F at time of inspection. Operator moved all temperature controlled foods he could fit to other units until walk in is serviced and can maintain foods at 41F or below. He did not have room for the desserts, cannolis and tiramisu, and said he would voluntarily discard these items.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in all gender bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2/1/24
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food throughout multiple cooler units, not segregated from restaurant foods or labeled as personal. Operator separated personal foods from restaurant foods.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near kitchen exit
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator remade sanitize bucket with bleach and water only.
Mar 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pepto bismol stored in reach in cooler near kitchen exit. Operator removed bottle from cooler.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator handled bread knots with bare hands. Educated operator on proper glove use for any ready to eat foods.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26. Operator renewed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell and pooled eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw eggs to store below ready to eat foods.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 hired 2 weeks ago has not signed an employee health reporting agreement. I printed out a Spanish language reporting agreement and the employee signed during my inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Open jug of milk belonging to an employee in reach in cooler near kitchen exit not labeled or separated to distinguish from restaurant food. Operator labeled and separated. -clothing and personal items being stored on containers of pizza sauce and bags on flour in back of kitchen. Operator removed items from food.
Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/25 at time of inspection. Establishment open and serving the public.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese pizza (74F - Hot Holding), held less than 4 hours over pizza oven, per operator, pizza slices only held from 11-3 daily (no time mark or written procedures present). Discussed time as a public health control, form provided during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser on cook line not working
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator observed making pizza with no hair restraint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flour on floor around stand mixer (not in use)
Single-service articles improperly stored. Unfolded pizza boxes on floor behind cooler at front counter
Jan 15, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink in back of kitchen area.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On speed rack: pizza dough with tomato sauce on it (92F - Cold Holding) Discussed with operator to either not put tomato sauce on bread, hold item on time, or proper cooling methods.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach-in cooler nearest rear door.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza oven panel door missing. Insulation exposed.
Food stored on floor. Vegetables and raw beef stored on floor of walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on pizza oven handle.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes storeand on floor behind front counter.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024 Operator renewed license over the phone during inspection. 02-01-2025.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw pooled eggs in walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. From walk-in cooler items cooked more than 24 hours ago. a. Cooked chicken wings and drummies b. Cooked sausage c. Cooked meatballs d. Cooked pasta
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls without handles are stored in containers of salt and sugar on shelf in dry-storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 02-01-2024.
Food stored on floor. Container of tomato sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on pizza oven door handle between uses.
Jan 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee milk in reach-in cooler. Manager moved items
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 / 10oz cans of pizza sauce dented.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs on top shelf in walk-in cooler over ready to eat food. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
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. Printed procedures for operator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza pie display no procedures. Printed operator forms.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory. Manager posted advisory.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Breaded chicken cooked 11-13-23 in walk-in cooler no date mark. Manager date mark items
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup with no handle in sugar container. Manager removed plastic cups.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 / 10oz cans of pizza sauce dented
Food stored on floor. Case of cheese on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager moved items off the floor.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee milk in reach-in cooler. Manager moved items
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in dry storage not inverted. Manager inverted items.
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.