PIN CHASERS MIDTOWN
4847 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813-877-7418
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under shelf above pizza cooler. 1 live roach along wall underneath 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach behind broom Approx 30 in portion cup underneath pizza cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025059941 | Jul 28, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2017029715 | Mar 6, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | $100 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dish without sanitizing. Employee made sanitizer and sanitized dish.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47 F in reach in cooler next to pizza oven. Cheese was sitting up too high. Manager moved to underneath in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink at bar. Removed at time of inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temp thermometer for dish machine.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at bar. Employee replaced paper towels at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back or bar area soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in back room.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor.
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 sugar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Soda machine exterior soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in freezer soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor by pizza oven.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not all facing same direction.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cans on dry food storage area across from reach in coolers. 2 cans of Tomato Magic and 1 can of Fancy Tomato Ketchup, employee removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach underneath front counter Observed 3 dead roaches underneath drink holder behind front counter Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath equipment on cook line, pizza reach in coolers and pizza oven.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair on cooks line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 29, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under shelf above pizza cooler. 1 live roach along wall underneath 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach behind broom Approx 30 in portion cup underneath pizza cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on soap dispenser near Hand washing sink in back. 1 dead roach on ground underneath fire extinguisher. 1 dead roach on the side of pizza cooler on ground. 1 dead roach on side of breaker box. 1 dead road on post by wall. 1 dead roach between shelf. 1 dead roach above breaker box above pizza cooler. 1 dead underneath drink dispenser storage. 1 dead roach under cabinet below drink lids next to soda machine 3 dead under Hand washing sink in front of house
Jul 28, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in kitchen area
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under shelf above pizza cooler. 1 live roach along wall underneath 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach behind broom Approx 30 in portion cup underneath pizza cooler.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach Excrements and 1 egg casing along breaker box near kitchen entrance above fire extinguishers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris on storage shelf across from reach in cooler next to cheese sauce
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back of kitchen blocked by pizza press machine. Manager removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at Hand washing sink in front of kitchen across from stove Employee replaced.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs are cooked to order based on customer preference. Manager printed out and posted.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Not secured in back of house next to soda bib station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with grease above pizza oven
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on soap dispenser near Hand washing sink in back. 1 dead roach on ground underneath fire extinguisher. 1 dead roach on the side of pizza cooler on ground. 1 dead roach on side of breaker box. 1 dead road on post by wall. 1 dead roach between shelf. 1 dead roach above breaker box above pizza cooler. 1 dead underneath drink dispenser storage. 1 dead roach under cabinet below drink lids next to soda machine 3 dead under Hand washing sink in front of house
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items on wooden shelves next to reach in coolers near back of house before walk in coolers on right hand side.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage above dish machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in back of house soiled with food debris on cooler floor; food debris buildup under grill top in front of house; exterior of drink machine soiled with buildup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in bin on shelf underneath sauce condiments not labeled.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large pizza doe machine in back kitchen area
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in reach-in-cooler near pizza oven.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating while preparing food. Back kitchen area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on prep table in back kitchen area. Observed employees jackets and backpack stored on dry storage shelves
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups in front kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Nov 22, 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese sauce inside refrigerator cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Bucket of pizza sauce inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food preparation table. Employee discarded drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on food preparation table. Employee removed and properly stored cell phone.
Food stored on floor. Box of pizza Sauce stored on floor in kitchen hallway.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food in reach-in-cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored on floor in back kitchen storage
Nov 20, 2023Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back kitchen area blocked by rolling rack.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups stacked on top of each other wet in front kitchen area
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.