PIPERS SCRATCH PIZZA SHOP
34940 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 8548582322
Last inspected May 30, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands at handwash sink near register. That sink only gets as high at 82F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store salt and pepper and squeeze bottle of oil. Operator removed items from sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager training at establishment
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 proof of any training for employees.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of surface cleaner near register and in ware washing area.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sinks measured at 82F. Hot water not connected to sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar and salt containers have plastic bowls in them. Operator removed bowls.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing wrist watch while preparing food. Operator had employees wear remove wrist watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraint while preparing food. Operator had employees wear hair nets.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler across from pizza oven missing lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled spray and squeeze bottles of oil in kitchen.
May 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Josh manager for establishment with no manager certification
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink at front counter. Hot water not connected to sink. Water temperature is 76F
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Emailed manager DBPR HR 5030-104
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Josh manager for establishment with no manager certification
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 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. No employee agreement for any employees. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink at front counter. Hot water not connected to sink. Water temperature is 76F
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager DBPR HR 5030-105
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of coke in reach in cooler in prep area, beverage removed from cooler
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler across from oven, left top side: cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (44F - Cold Holding) operator states food was not prepared today. Operator relocated to the freezer for rapid chill. All other food in the cooler was at proper temperature
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in spray bottles used to sanitize food contact surface over 500ppm. Strip turned blue. Operator corrected to 300ppm.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over pizza dough. Operator moved raw eggs to be in compliance
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pineapple chunks observed in hand wash sink.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name
Oct 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used as liner.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 45F cold hold. All other food items in cooler are at proper temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of sanitizer on table above food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink operator removed utensils
Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda stored on the floor.
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.