QUEENS PIZZA & REST OF TARPON
40949 US HWY 19 N, Tarpon Spgs FL 34689 · 727-939-1791
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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AUG 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. License expired since 2/1/2026, establishment open and operating, serving food to the public. date on Home Screen is now current.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025049161 | May 21, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $200 |
| 3--2021056052 | Nov 9, 2021 | Jan 28, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Pizza cook used cell phone, put oven mitts on and removed bread from oven.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer on end of cook line- pan of raw frozen hamburger patties oh top shelf above French fries. Operator moved hamburger patties to bottom
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook returned to kitchen with gloves on, flipped chicken on grill, no glove change or hand wash, then cook began to make pizza.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); operator had left out during lunch, moved to walk in cooler.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket in hand wash sink on cook line, operator removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ dishwasher, 2 prep persons, cook, server, person in charge, manager arrived during inspection
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on dough prep cook, pizza cook, and bracelet on cook.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened bottle of water in top pan of lift top cooler. Operator removed
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Operator rinsed hands, then filled to go container. Discussed proper hand wash with operator
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 2/1/2026, establishment open and operating, serving food to the public. date on Home Screen is now current.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. 2 inch paint brush used for spreading oil. Operator discarded.
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. Stephanie, Dimitris, Jorge
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has log ponytail, not restrained
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. House made, House Blend Dressing, in bottles for resale, has no label information other than name of restaurant and item.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage room
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on pizza cooler
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Missing for employee named Lady and Josh. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement.
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. Employee Lady has worked at establishment for over 60 days, no proof of training. Esmeralda expired 4/27/25.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food with no hair restraints. Discussed with owner.
Stored food not covered. Food in reach in freezer not covered. Discussed with owner.
May 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Dishmachine was ran 2 times, both tests 0ppm. Operator primed dishmachine, 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
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. Missing for employee named Lady and Josh. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement.
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. Employee Lady has worked at establishment for over 60 days, no proof of training. Esmeralda expired 4/27/25.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach pie prepared yesterday morning. Discussed proper date marking procedures. Operator date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food with no hair restraints. Discussed with owner.
Stored food not covered. Food in reach in freezer not covered. Discussed with owner.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and sauce on cookline not labeled. Discussed with operator.
Mar 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Drop plate in ice machine soiled.
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. Eva
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. 0 ppm after 3 cycles and priming.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meat sauce (44F - Cold Holding)- moved to freezer rice pudding (44F - Cold Holding)moved back to walk in freezer rice pudding 43F, meat sauce 39/41F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Drop plate in ice machine soiled.
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. Eva
Jul 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 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. 0 ppm, operator put new chemical bucket on, still 0 ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in vertical freezer in kitchen, raw beef over cheese sticks, raw shrimp over pasta, operator rearranged to correct order
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - Potato salad (44F - Cold Holding); soup (44F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket at wait station >500 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage room, operator secured tanks
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In dish area over clean dishes, moved to bottom shelf
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. On floor in storage room, moved to shelf
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 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. Chlorine in dish machine 0ppm, operator to use 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until repairs can be made on the machine. Corrected to 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bitter 74F held on counter, cheese pizza 76F held on counter. Both pizza and butter were on the counter for less than 4 hours. Operator stated that these foods are held on time as a public heath control but neither were stamped and no policy or procedure available. Provided operator with DBPR time as a public health control forms HR 5022-090 and HR 5022100
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to fill sanitizer bucket. Discussed the need to use hand wash sinks for washing hands only.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda not 6" off the floor in dry storage. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored in cooler behind front counter
Stored food not covered. Blocks of cheese in walk in cooler not covered. Operator cover cheese in walk in.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.