MIKES PIZZA AND PUB
14479 WALSINGHAM RD, Largo FL 33774 · 727-724-4100
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in separate prep room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper mugs at bar not stainless steel lined
Live, small flying insects found One live fly in warewashing area, not landing on food contact surfaces
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging at entrance to bar, manager discarded
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee in kitchen preparing garlic knots with no hair restraint, put on hair net
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper mugs behind bar not lived with stainless steel
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Over prep table in rear prep kitchen, removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bottled beverages in reach in cooler, chicken removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service window - fresh garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler, discussed adding to time as a public health control
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 sauce at prep cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outdoors across from walk in coolers
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Speed rack in front of hand sink next to pizza oven
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Ambient thermometer attached to compressor fan in walk in coolers, relocated to warmest part
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on freezer on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Torn plastic curtains in walk in coolers
Food stored outside. Speed racks containing pizza dough outside next to walk in coolers, moved into coolers. Staff advised racks temporarily moved outside while rearranging walk in coolers
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outdoor door ice machine, removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go containers on soiled metal shelf over deli cooler on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly next to pizza prep cooler 1 live fly next to bar Not landing on food contact surfaces
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging over prep table in dough mixing room
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM expired (Sal), other staff with valid CFM present
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Soda gun holster soiled behind bar
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken microwave handle
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine, removed
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in prep room, removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler behind bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in separate prep room
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster behind bar soiled
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit for dish machine
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.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On top of cutting boards at pizza prep cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License at front counter expired 2/1/24
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over pizza prep cooler, removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while handing food on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Broken microwave handle on cook line
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Accumulation of cardboard boxes outside next to walk in cooler
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to dish machine, relocated
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Removed for cleaning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease and dust on metal shelves above cook line cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in rear prep room
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on soiled shelves above cooler on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind bar
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked roast beef 46 F at 11:25 am cooked previous day held over night in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked roast beef 46 F at 11:25 am cooked previous day held over night in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager cooling procedures.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in pizza make station
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Nitrogen tanks not adequately secured outside area near walk in freezer. Manager secured tank
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near back food prep area
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored in the floor at beverage station. Manager relocated ice buckets
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items on shelf above triple door cooler. Manager relocated employee items
Food ( boxes of soda ) stored on floor in back prep room. Manager relocated soda
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cook line.Employee removed cloth
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - soiled hand wash sink in back food prep room
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in back food prep room. Manager relocated pizza boxes.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cook line. Manager relocated bucket inside a second bucket
Jun 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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/.
Ice buildup in.walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar coolers.
Apr 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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/.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Ice buildup in.walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar coolers.
Apr 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 45f, cooked eggplant 45f, roast beef 47f, chicken salad 48f, Sausage links 47f, sliced cheese 45f, pizza sauce 53f,
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. Cooked pizzas.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ricotta.
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked Mushrooms 99f, cooked green peppers 122f, cooling at room temperature. Items moved to walk in cooler.
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/.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta Fagioli soup.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in dry storage. Cleaned and sanitized.
Ice buildup in.walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler and dish area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee moved water from line cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids for Togo.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 458 VIRGINIA LN, Dunedin — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry-storage #10 can pizza sauce #10 all purpose diced tomatoes
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen near back door. Fly did not land on food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler pizza prep at 2:15pm sliced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (57F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (57F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (48F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in walk-in freezer. Kitchen area temp at 2:15pm cooked chicken wings (79F - Cold-Holding) Operator placed in walk-in freezer. Re temp at 3:10pm Cooked chicken wings 41f Sliced tomatoes 38f Mozzarella cheese 40f Diced Chicken 40f Mozzarella Cheese 43f Cooked Spinach 40f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer located in dry-storage.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishmachine in dish area.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Mop sink located outside rear of establishment.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles near dish area missing.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass plates at bar area not protected. Operator covered plates.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry-storage #10 can pizza sauce #10 all purpose diced tomatoes Operator removed cans from rack.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under wait station table near dish area. Operator discarded roaches, cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and air pods on top of prep table on cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach-in cooler and prep table on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board on reach-In cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked diced chicken stored in ricotta cheese container in reach-in cooler not labeled by common name.
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.