SOUTH SORE PIZZA & SUBS INC
3026 E COLLEGE AVE, Ruskin FL 33570 · 813.235.1000
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
FEB 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. 2 rodent droppings near mop sink, employee removed and sanitizer area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015034893 | Aug 4, 2015 | Dec 3, 2015 | $400 |
| 3--2015019303 | Jan 29, 2015 | Oct 29, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager David W.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dry storage.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers cracked in dry storage.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on seasonings not labeled in dry storage.
Nov 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed food being cooked in fryer not located under a hood system.
Nov 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 55 F, ham 55 F, cooked sausage 54 F, cooked chicken 54 F, cut tomatoes 54 F, pasta 55 F in pizza prep cooler. Items placed in cooler at 1pm. Manager placed in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting boards.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee removed drinks food in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table, removed at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prepping food with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed food being cooked in fryer not located under a hood system.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop blocking handwash sink next to mop sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes on shelf with containers and chocolate syrup.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Aug 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves soiled.
Aug 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings near mop sink, employee removed and sanitizer area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. David Williams.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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. Pasta in walk in cooler not date marked. Employee date marked at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labeled on prep table. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile and vent soiled above dry storage next to office computer.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and sanitized area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of pizza sauce dented on can goods rack.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled under register.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to registers temped 72 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled over reach in cooler.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans of pizza sauce dented on can goods rack.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on bag of flour.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door in poor repair next to walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under pizza oven soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler with restaurant food.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping next to mop sink, operator removed and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings 51 F, meatballs 47 Fin reach in cooler. Operator placed in reach in freezer at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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. Pasta in walk in cooler not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled next to pizza oven, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in walk in cooler above restaurant food, operator removed at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled next to reach in freezer, operator labeled at time of inspection.
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.