PIZZA SHACK
11963 INDIAN ROCKS RD, Largo FL 33774 · 727-596-6780
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Uncovered drink ice well at entrance to bar and next to guest dining tables
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on fryer baskets on cook line, conveyor belt in pizza oven Stained cutting boards on deli coolers
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Metal shelves in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottle behind bar, staff labeled
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Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler not secured when not in use
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Drink ice well at entrance to bar adjacent to customer walking path not protected
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. Employee on cook line placed potato chips on plate with bare hands, discussed proper procedures with staff. Employee washed hands, put on gloves and replaced chips
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee on cook line placed potato chips on plate with bare hands, discussed proper procedures with staff. Employee washed hands, put on gloves and replaced chips
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
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. Cooked ribs and lasagna in walk in freezer not dated
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
Food stored on floor. Bucket of marinara on floor in kitchen cooling, moved to shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Portioned roast beef in walk in freezer vacuum sealed on site with no labels. Operator advised all items sealed at approximately 1:00pm on 2/3/26. All product held less than 48 hours. Operator will remove from packaging and advised will discontinue process
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Over the counter pain medication and supplement powder on shelf with seasonings, removed
Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, staff replaced chemical bucket, 50ppm
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Drink ice well at entrance to bar in reach of customers not protected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Can opener blade soiled Soda gun holster soiled at entrance to bar
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle behind bar, staff labeled
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted on top shelf over prep tables on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and freezer floors soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza prep cooler at
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Reader chicken under compressor in walk in freezer not covered, staff removed to individually package
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple cooked items thawing on prep table, moved to cooler
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of tomato purée on can rack
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Drink ice well at entrance to bar not covered, located next to customer walking path
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun holster soiled at bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler thawed on 2/16 not dated
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on metal rolling cart in kitchen
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of tomato purée on can rack
Employee allowed drink pitcher or coffee pot to touch lip-contact area of cup when refilling customer's beverage. Outdoor walk in cooler not secured when not in use
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Exterior of flour bins soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glasses cooler behind bar
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food ( shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( salsa) in double glass door cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle and pitcher inside kitchen hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only. Items removed from hand wash sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at hand wash sink in kitchen and bar area. Manager labeled spray bottle
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored next to containers of sauce at cook line. Manager relocated back pack.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a beard guard.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated tongs.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler opposite stove
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From shelf near dishmachine. a. #10 can of mushrooms b. #10 can of crushed tomatoes c. #10 can of tomato sauce d. #10 can of ripe olives Operator discarded cans. Stop sale not warranted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in pizza prep area and cutting board on reach-in cooler across from flat-top grill.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. From shelf near dishmachine. a. #10 can of mushrooms b. #10 can of crushed tomatoes c. #10 can of tomato sauce d. #10 can of ripe olives Operator eradicated cans.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Dough handle touching flour in kitchen near pizza oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler located next to fat-fryer gaskets are soiled with debris. Underneath of prep table located across from fat-fryers soiled with grease buildup.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers next to fat-fryer and across from flat-top grill interior soiled with food residue.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler next to fat-fryer shelves are rusted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from flat-top grill.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee load soiled pots/dishes in dishmachine, then retrieve clean pots/dishes without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand-hygiene techniques and re wash/ sanitize of equipment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to fat fryer. Soda gun at bar area soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards in kitchen. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near flat-top grill.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on table in dish area are wet nesting.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on cook line used more than 24 hours ago.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer doors gaskets in kitchen.
Purple onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler located next to fat fryer, shelves with rust.
Soiled dry wiping cloth on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler next to fat fryer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on table at cook station removed from original packaging.
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.