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SLICE OF THE HILLZ

5317 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills FL 33542 · 813-355-4511

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats88
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6113633
Grade history
JUN 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing dishes, placing on clean dish shelf without sanitizing. Manager instructed employee on proper sanitization, set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing, chlorine tested at 50ppm
High priority/22-42-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce in container for "wonder bar" sauce dispenser held at 49F. Operator placed on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple containers in reach in coolers and walk in cooler not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop feta cheese at salad cooler. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on condiment containers in dry storage. Operator moved jacket.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of Perrier in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed phone from prep table in.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee put clothes in bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed face then continued cooking without changing gloves or washing hands
High priority/12A-25-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2024 · Not observed Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended
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. Two new employees with no employee training certification has no knowledge of employee reporting agreement Emailed operator DBPR HR 5030-103
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2024 · 1 employee signed Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable, acoustics tiles throughout
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2024 · Still observed 1 employee Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2024 · Still observed for two employees Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout the kitchen area and dish area
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended
Jun 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee rubbed gloved hands using soiled towel
High priority/12A-18-4/Warning
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed face then continued cooking without changing gloves or washing hands
High priority/12A-25-4/Warning
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cooking with heavily soiled gloves
High priority/12A-09-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce (73F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to hand sink on cook line shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); fish (53F - Cold Holding); lobster (53F - Cold Holding); Poultry (46F - Cold Holding); octopus (66F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line, ambient temperature is 53F
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
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 with DBPR HR 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hard sink on cook line on cook line is draining onto the floor when using it, not able to use hand sink -Hand sink next to ice machine blocked by cart, cart removed -Hand sink at bar has utensils and measuring cup stored in it, utensils and measuring cup removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
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. Two new employees with no employee training certification has no knowledge of employee reporting agreement Emailed operator DBPR HR 5030-103
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable, acoustics tiles throughout
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating on cook line while preparing food
Basic/12B-01-4/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Both cooks with watches on while preparing food
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout the kitchen area and dish area
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Container of plantains on floor on cook line Container of fry oil on floor on cook line
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between sinks at front bar, knife removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right make line: shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Manager turned temperature down on unit
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Feb 15, 2024 · Shredded cheese 48F cooling, product was pulled from walk in and put out on prep table while stocking cooler Time Extended
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right make line: shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Manager turned temperature down on unit
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Food manager Sandy J Ayala expired 6-27-2023 no other valid food manager for established
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink on-cook line or by ice-machine
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not testing and was not actively using
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ban marie with utensils in standing water at 87f. Manager dumped out water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.