PALM RIVER PIZZA
6202 PALM RIVER ROAD, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-627-4100
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked sausage 50 F, meat balls 61 F, Per operator items were in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of the temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen next to reach in cooler. Bulk sodas on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between wall and 3 compartment sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers in kitchen next.
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken and cut lettuce in walk in cooler.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at 3 compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle and coffee cup on large mixer in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk water and soda on floor in dry storage room.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between wall and 3 compartment sink.
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating on a suspended license, not in compliance with Final Order
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter in walk in cooler. No corrective action done.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at 3 compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler and mixer in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee raw shell eggs over butter and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on reach in cooler at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on the floor in kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between wall and 3 compartment sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened can of ginger ale in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil next to reach in cooler. Bulk water on floor in dry storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt on rack with food for establishment in walk in freezer.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing metal pan in one bay at 3 compartment sink. All bays were not set up at time of inspection. Inspector went over proper dish washing procedures with operator.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
Jun 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator called and paid over phone at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil in kitchen, ice and cake on floor in walk in freezer.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw fish in handwash sink in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee banana on shelf over small reach in cooler in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in walk in cooler.
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.