SLICE OF LIFE PIZZERIA
9123 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey FL 34654 · 727.863.7374
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live fruit flies in bar by beer nozzles 1 live fly in kitchen by back door
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025075171 | Oct 9, 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly next to front counter, not landing on food or food contact surfaces
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/ David P. with expired CFM, other staff present with valid CFM
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink next to sodas machine, used as dump sink
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided copy to manager
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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.
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 prepared on 5/29, date added
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to dry storage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents soiled in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on shelf over prep tables
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in cornmeal bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled over cook line Cooler gaskets soiled, staff cleaned during inspection
Oct 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Pipe under handwash sink in bar area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator time as a public health control form. HR 5022-090
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled ceiling over dish washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on reach in cooler in cookline area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under handwash sink by drink machine.
Oct 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Pipe under handwash sink in bar area.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live fruit flies in bar by beer nozzles 1 live fly in kitchen by back door
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat gyro meet in freezer in kitchen. Operator Corrected Shelves.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 17 rodent droppings on floor under racks in dry storage
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. Emailed Operator clean up of vomiting and diarrheal event form HR 5030-104
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator time as a public health control form. HR 5022-090
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cornmeal by dry storage and prep area.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Located in kitchen by prep table near dry storage area. Operator moved to secure area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled ceiling over dish washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on reach in cooler in cookline area.
Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches in sticky trap in dry storage
Employee beverage container and meal on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink and fast food bag by beverage machine. 2 drinks on prep table near cookline.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups next beverage machine wet nesting
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 containers of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under handwash sink by drink machine.
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer greater than 400 ppm, changed to 100 ppm chlorine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives stored in hand wash sink in kitchen, operator removed.
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/. Dish machine removed on 2/16/125, owner plans to put machine back in next week
Sep 16, 2024Inspection 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonium in 3 compartment sink less than 200 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 spdoor reach in cooler on cook line - shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (50F - Cold Holding)pan over filled, moved top part of pan to walk in cooler recheck -provolone 49F
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of vertical freezer on cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf over lift top cooler, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frames of pizza make cooler
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100 ppm, operator added pellets, corrected to 200 ppmoperator puts dishes in dish machine after 3 compartment sink
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced provolone (54F - Cold Holding); lasagna (55F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler - sliced provolone (54F - Cold Holding); lasagna (55F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding) see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table - meatballs (101F - Hot Holding); marinara (100F - Hot Holding), reheated at 12, put back on stove to heat. Meatballs 178F, sauce reheated to 167F
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages over bottles of wine at wait station, employee moved beverages to bottom.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In prep area 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mick Sciola
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of Pineapple 6lb 10 oz 2 7 lb ketchup- dented on seam
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 has called for repair
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Knife washed, then sanitized in quaternary ammonium solution for less than 30 seconds, discussed with staff and manager on duty.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 150 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On crash cart -fresh garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration 3 hours ago, moved to freezer, discussed adding to time control or using granulated garlic
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mick Sciola
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in hand wash sink, removed
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 can of Pineapple 6lb 10 oz 2 7 lb ketchup- dented on seam
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on shelf over deli wrap, cooler. Operator removed
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Prep cook, discussed with manager on duty, employee discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf over lift top cooler, operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 1st sink empty, 2nd soap, third sanitizer, discussed with manager on duty and staff. Operator set up sink correctly
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.