PAULOS PIZZA AND SUBS INC
6297 CENTRAL AVE STE A, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 7273477802
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in dry room area near bathrooms 1 dead roach behind toilet in women's restroom. Operator cleaned both areas.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towels used in contact with sliced cucumbers in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed paper towels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line prep coolers stained.
No soap provided at handwash sink in prep kitchen. Operator waiting on delivery of soap, put out container of dish soap to use for now.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -lasagna in reach in cooler on cook line date marked 4/22, operator explained this is the date it was prepared and frozen, was taken out of freezer and thawed 5/4. Operator date marked 5/4.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -moisture stains on ceiling tiles in prep kitchen and some are cracked and/or sagging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cook line prep coolers stained and grooved.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in dry room area near bathrooms 1 dead roach behind toilet in women's restroom. Operator cleaned both areas.
Hole in or other damage to walls near floor in men's restroom.
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli coolers. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. Next to prep table across from dish machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli coolers.
Dec 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli coolers. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris.
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. No employee training certificates could be provided for any employees at the time of the inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. Next to prep table across from dish machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli coolers.
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran the dishwasher machine a few times and the operator checked chemical bottle was full and primed the machine. The machine was ran again and the chlorine sanitizer tested at
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink set up with quaternary sanitizer testing at 200 PPM.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in front kitchen area testing at 200 PPM. Chorine sanitizer was diluted with water and is now testing at 100 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli coolers. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris.
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. No employee training certificates could be provided for any employees at the time of the inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles of blue liquid substance stored at mop sink and on rack above three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. Next to prep table across from dish machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli coolers.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. observed owner touch place Cold cuts beef onto cutting boards. Recooked beef to 156 degrees
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler first from left side Sliced deli ham 50 degrees Deli cooler right inside sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); salami (47F - Cold Holding); provolon (47F - Cold Holding) Employee put inside reach in freezer Retemp Sliced deli ham 32 degrees sliced ham (37F - Cold Holding); salami (38F - Cold Holding); provolon (32F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near dishwasher blocked wiping clot bucked. Employee moved.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Ground beef inside stand alone reach in freezer owner put date 4-28
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta made 5-5 no date mark.
Accumulation of black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025
Food stored in a prohibited area. Freezer near bathroom out side no lock.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Deep freezer in hallway next to bathrooms and in dining room area not secured. Stand up reach in cooler in dining room area not secured
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Liquid medicine on prep table. Employee removed liquid medicine.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw sausage over ready to eat soups in stand up reach in cooler. Employee moved raw sausage to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Can opener soiled with food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink next to dish machine. Employee refilled soap.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of prep table and ice machine. Employee moved beverage.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in prep area. Employee moved onions off floor
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Deep freezer in hallway next to bathrooms and in dining room area not secured. Stand up reach in cooler in dining room area not secured
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled with food debris. Dough mixer soiled with food debris.
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.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Prep area and on cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust on cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on cook line have cut marks.
Dry storage interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups front dining are wet nesting.
Food stored in a prohibited area. In dining room drink cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in Freezer in dining room area not secured.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Reach in cooler in prep area has wood holding up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dough in containers of tzatziki sauce.
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple gaskets in reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Can opener soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles at front counter soiled with mold like substance. Spray nozzle at 3 compartment sink soiled with mold like black substance.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 113f on multiple runs
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on cook line door handle soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents on cook line dusted over food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has no bread guard on while cooking.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Freezer in guest area not locked. Freezer in bathroom hallway not locked.
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple gaskets in reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Can opener soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles at front counter soiled with mold like substance. Spray nozzle at 3 compartment sink soiled with mold like black substance.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided consumer advisory
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 113f on multiple runs
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in prep area mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on cook line door handle soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents on cook line dusted over food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has no bread guard on while cooking.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Freezer in guest area not locked. Freezer in bathroom hallway not locked.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in prep area. Employee moved off floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in ice. Manager removed ice scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
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.