TIMES SQUARE PIZZA CO
927 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.651.0122
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
FEB 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020049362 | Oct 7, 2020 | Dec 3, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce observed held out of cold holding unit at 69F. Operator placed in cooler.
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. 1 certificate expired
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws stored on the floor behind bar. Operator placed on shelf
Jul 16, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking, the time was determined. Operator placed time on white board
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of insecticide stored on top of soda syrup boxes. Operator removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out plan during inspection.
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. Charles Jonathan, expired 10/25/24
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter. Manager refilled
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. One new hire within 60 days.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For premade pizzas and pizza sauce. Emailed to operator
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over pizza oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on sided of pizza oven and fryers
Mar 11, 2025□ 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage cooked on 01/04/2024 has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter overtop ovens has buildup of dust and grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom reach in cooler across from pizza ovens.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind reach in cooler across from pizza ovens. Fryer's have buildup of grease on hanging rack.
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection.
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. Cooked sausage cooked on 01/04/2024 has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with updated education packet.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter overtop ovens has buildup of dust and grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom reach in cooler across from pizza ovens.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind reach in cooler across from pizza ovens. Fryer's have buildup of grease on hanging rack.
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled walk in cooler racks.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated grease
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under fryers
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. In kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and dust buildup on hood system and ceiling tiles.
Observed several Lights not functioning in kitchen
Water leaking from pipe under hand sink
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2023. Manager renewed license online and account is current and up to date and new expiration is 2-1-2024.
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 copy to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled walk in cooler racks.
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.
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.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated grease
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under fryers
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. In kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and dust buildup on hood system and ceiling tiles.
Observed several Lights not functioning in kitchen
Water leaking from pipe under hand sink
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.