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MONSTER PIZZA

1616 E 7TH AVENUE, Tampa FL 33605 · 813-765-0761

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3915870
Grade history
AUG 23
APR 24
OCT 24
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen. Operator eliminated at time of inspection.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

5 cases · $1,600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023039777Apr 7, 2023Sep 7, 2023$200
3--2018051697Sep 19, 2018Jan 18, 2019
3--2018031503Jun 8, 2018Aug 17, 2018$800
3--2016054612Nov 1, 2016Dec 23, 2016$400
3--2016042023Aug 10, 2016Sep 29, 2016$200

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers on dish drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Bulk flour on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear containers on dish drying rack.
Basic/16-46-4
The state's own report →
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan in handwash sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wings in reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic ramikens in bulk sugar.
Basic/14-01-5
Food stored on floor. Cooked wings on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large white reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen. Operator eliminated at time of inspection.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: chicken 54 F,
High priority/03A-02-5
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor at dry storage area for drinks. Operator eliminated and sanitized at time of inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler next to dough mixer.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On clear containers on dish drying rack.
Basic/16-48-4

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.