TOPPERS BRICK OVEN PIZZA & GRILL
1304 N CHURCH AVE, Mulberry FL 33860 · 863-425-2378
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019004008 | Jan 17, 2019 | Mar 12, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze gaurd on salad bar
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cookline
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella 58f cold holding in pizza make line. Manager closed lid and ambient temperature began dropping. Discussed hanging pans fully fill top line to prevent hot air from getting inside of unit
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained Prior basket soiled with accumulated food debris Flat top grill soiled with accumulated black food substance and grease.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Timothy Bradney
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. All food handler training certifications expired and no reporting agreements available
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler Safe staff cards expired on 8-26-2025
Light not functioning. Observed multiple lights out in kitchen and server station area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive food debris grease buildup on exterior fryers soot buildup on ovens, and accumulated food debris on exterior of sauce bottles in kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all ceiling tiles and back kitchen and walls soiled with accumulated dust and grease buildup an entire kitchen
No portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. No k class extinguisher
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed pizza oven extending beyond hood system observed grease on walls and ceilings and no kk class extinguisher present
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking from ceiling not around food, water caught by large container, employee indicated from air conditioning unit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelves and counters in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above 3-compartment sink.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Provided form to facility.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed flour debris on floor in dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed shortening on floor in dry storage area, operator removed shortening from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket with food debris in flip top unit.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at front counter.
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.