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PIT STOP PUB

7553 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 2408552413

Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918590
Grade history
DEC 23
FEB 25
APR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Jesenia Peterson.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Susan Snyder.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Missing for Veronica Peterson
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside black chest freezer on service line.
Basic/14-69-4
Feb 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Provided by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Provided by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Provided by email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink chemical at front service counter.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning

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.