SAUCE BOSS PIZZA COMPANY
5831 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33611 · 7088551193
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed : 51 rodent droppings in hand wash sink by triple sink 25 rodent droppings in back storage area near back door
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021012628 | Feb 22, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink near pizza ovens had food container in it. Operator moved container during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared wings not date marked in walk in cooler at time of inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blank label on counter at time of inspection filled with yellow liquid.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured carbon dioxide tanks stored in back pizza box room and by soda machine.
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Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed only light in walk in cooler working at time of inspection is door light. Had to use flashlight to check product.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed product in containers not labeled at time of inspection.
Feb 4, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large cutting board in kitchen is stained at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food items stored in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks stored by back door not secured at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under back prep table at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
Feb 3, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed : 51 rodent droppings in hand wash sink by triple sink 25 rodent droppings in back storage area near back door
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large cutting board in kitchen is stained at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food items stored in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow chemical stored in kitchen at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks stored by back door not secured at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under back prep table at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
Feb 2, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed : 51 rodent droppings in hand wash sink by triple sink 25 rodent droppings in back storage area near back door
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large cutting board in kitchen is stained at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid and trash in hand wash sink by triple sink at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food items stored in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow chemical stored in kitchen at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks stored by back door not secured at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under back prep table at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles in kitchen at time of inspection.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in kitchen at time of inspection.New owner was in process of having tiles replaced at time of inspection
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented number 10 can of pineapple chunks in kitchen at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. -Observed tank by soda machine not secured at time of inspection. -Observed two tanks unsecured stored in back of kitchen at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile in room by back door at time of inspection
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing near walk in cooler door at time of inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall of back room by back door at time of inspection.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles of degreaser stored on top of oven and reach in freezer during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store cleaning supplies and bucket at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored next to soda machine not secured at time of inspection n
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in kitchen missing tile and laminate flooring at time of inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in back storage room by back door at time of inspection.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of spray adhesive stored over prep table/lift top reach in cooler. Operator moved at time of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on table next to hand wash sink in kitchen
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks beside soda machine in dining room not secured.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing tiles on floor in dish room and in front of walk in cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic food container on shelf with crack in it during inspection.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards in kitchen stained -can opener soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table by steam table. Operator moved during inspection
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors in prep area and dish room missing tiles.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in kitchen.
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef and shredded beef stored over ready to eat on cooks line. Operator moved during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards in kitchen stained -can opener soiled
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle without label. Operator said it was sanitizer. Operator made label and placed on bottle during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table by steam table. Operator moved during inspection
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors in prep area and dish room missing tiles.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed during inspection. Dumpster is shared with other establishments in a strip mall
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall beneath triple sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign with incorrect verbiage at hand wash sink by triple sink. Operator hung new sign during inspection
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is shared with other establishments in a strip mall
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers in kitchen not inverted. Operator inverted containers during inspection
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in kitchen.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had recently finished using bleach before inspection. Operator purchased bleach during inspection.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide during inspection. Operator removed during inspection.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed during inspection front kitchen hand wash sink hot water turned off. Operator turned on hot water.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on prep table during inspection. Spoke with operator and they moved drink to office
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in kitchen area during inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed both hand wash sinks in kitchen with no signage. Spoke to operator and they placed signs at both sinks.
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.