PIZZA ROCK
401 S PARSONS AVE, Brandon FL 33511 · 8136577625
Last inspected Aug 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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4 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline Corrective action manager placed in walk-in cooler
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
The state hasn't published the written report for this visit yet — only the counts above. We check nightly, and it appears here as soon as it does.
Aug 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of artichoke hearts dented at seam. Operator removed from inventory
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs.
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/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. 2 open drinks on prep surfaces in kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at server station.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil. Operator placed on shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom. Operator placed sign.
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of artichoke hearts.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in handwashing sink on cooks line. Owner removed dish and placed at dishwasher.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink on front line is slow draining.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Front counter
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in floor
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed 3-compartment sink and replaced it with a dish machine
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed 2 bathroom door open on both sides of store
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. not observed in reachin coolers
Aug 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of IBUPROFEN stored on shelf above flour adjacent to walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline Corrective action manager placed in walk-in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 6 metal pizza pans stored in handsink in dish area Corrected -observed employee remove
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed 3-compartment sink and replaced it with a dish machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed 2 bathroom door open on both sides of store
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler on cookline not keeping food cold, Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding)
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. not observed in reachin coolers
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