PLUM TOMATO PIZZERIA
1988 ALT 19, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727.944.3330
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024. Operator renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021046380 | Sep 28, 2021 | Mar 10, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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/ Melissa, expired 5/24
May 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in kitchen- pans of raw beef over opened clams, operator moved beef to bottom
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler in kitchen - raw beef over sauce, operator moved moved beef to bottom
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler across from fryer - raw ground pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked ground pork (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta (60F - Cold Holding); canned artichoke (58F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (61F - Cold Holding); shredded Mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); cooked cubed chicken (53 F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); breaded eggplant (51F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); house made pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryer - raw ground pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked ground pork (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta (60F - Cold Holding); canned artichoke (58F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (61F - Cold Holding); shredded Mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); cooked cubed chicken (53 F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); breaded eggplant (51F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); house made pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding) All food in reach in cooler overnight, temperatures not taken today. See stop sale
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/ Melissa, expired 5/24
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door lift top on cook line
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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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/ Manager Melissa Brasby CFM expired 5/10/24, already scheduled for new exam, other staff with valid CFM present
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer spray bottle over triple sink in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted behind coffee machine with expiration date of 2/1/24
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Coolers on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered garlic butter next to hand sink in kitchen not protected from possible splash
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler accessible from rear parking lot not secured when not in use
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine in rear parking lot not secured when not in use
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
May 27, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sliced front glass container on front counter 78 degrees.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza by the slice in glass container on counter. Emailed time as a public health control paperwork.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water on top of breaded veal inside top Supera reach in freezer beside flat top. Employee moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelve rack under microwave same shelf as microwave. Employee moved
Food stored on floor. White bucket of cut Roman lettuce on floor near dishwasher. Employee moved.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Coffee filter on shelf near bread box hanging over no cover. Employee covered
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pizza sauce inside white container written on outside says feta cheese walk in cooler. Employee labeled during inspection.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/ Melissa Brasby CFM expired on 05-10-2019.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained with black substance.
Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on all reach-in cooler doors.
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. For two employees. 1. Emmanuel Contero 2. Steve Kusteris
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Glass bowl without handle stored in container of lettuce in reach-in cooler in pizza prep area. Employee removed item.
Cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Reach-in cooler in pizza prep area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in coolers in pizza prep area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer 0ppm. Operator to utilize 3 comp sink for sanitizing
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce held on counter 54F. Operator placed sauce in cooler. The sauce was on the counter less than 4 hours.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Several cases stored on freezer floor. Discussed the need to store food a minimum of 6 inches.
Aug 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0ppm, sanitizer solution container is empty, employee not able to find another one, employee set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes
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 manager with DBPR HR 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on reach in coolers
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put a hat on
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above buckets of sauce in walk in cooler
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.