TOWER OF PIZZA
100600 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037 · 305.451.3754
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observe employee preparing a cold wrap not wearing gloves. Inspector coached employee on proper procedures.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed lentils soup dated on 03/30 in standing unit by walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection. Also observed cooked breaded chicken breast dated on 03/27 in standing unit at cook line, operator discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lentils soup dated on 03/30 in standing unit by walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection. Also observed cooked breaded chicken breast dated on 03/27 in standing unit at cook line, operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at salad stat, as per employee less than 2 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at preparation area, operator moved to dishwashing area.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach spray bottle not identified under sink at kitchen area, operator labeled during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container by dry storage area, operator removed during inspection. Also at Parmesan cheese container.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal water bottle on cutting board across 3 compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed on mat at walk in cooler. Also at walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at kitchen area, operator stored properly during inspection.
Dec 19, 2025□ 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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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cucumber case on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked breaded chicken (54F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler across flat grill, as per operator more than four hours, operator discarded food during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked breaded chicken (54F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler across flat grill, as per operator more than four hours, operator discarded food during inspection. Also observed raw shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw burger (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella sticks (48F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (45F - Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across flat grill. As per operator less than 1 hour, operator moved all products to walk in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed tomato sauce opened can, not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours.operator dated during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna not dated on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in cooler/ freezer.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed bread bags on floor at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in standing unit across flat grill at kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed shredded cheese containers not covered on shelves at walk in cooler.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observe employee preparing a cold wrap not wearing gloves. Inspector coached employee on proper procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (118F - Hot Holding) on steamer at kitchen area, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee proceeded to reheat food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Also soiled reach in cooler interior at pizza station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes inside hand wash sink by dishwasher area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name by dishwasher area.
Clean linens stored on floor. Observed bag with clean wiping cloths stored on floor at pizza station, employee stored properly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (118F - Hot Holding); bolognese sauce (98F - Hot Holding); meatballs (179F - Reheating); bolognese (181F - Reheating)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at salad station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge being stored inside HWS by dry storage area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna not date marked inside walk in cooler. As per employee over 24 hours.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler at preparation area.
Stored food not covered. Observed shredded cheese containers not covered in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by stove at kitchen area.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced meatballs (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding in reach in cooler at pizza station, as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee close lid to keep cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce and meatballs (127F - Hot Holding) on steamed table at kitchen area, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheated.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day.
Food stored on floor. Observed unwashed lettuce container and plastic sauce container stored on floor at kitchen area, employee rearranged properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves on reach in cooler at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at pizza station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour white bin container not identified with common name, at dry storage area.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella sticks (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 2 hours. Manager start to moved food to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, also veggie cutter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad not date marked, as per employee salad was prepared 2 days ago. Employee dated salad during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container, Manager removed during inspection.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed a vape in preparation area, Manager removed during inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area, also at pizza station.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken powder container stored on floor next to walk in cooler, Manager stored properly during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed during inspection.
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 flour container at the dry storage area, Manager stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen area, also in cooler at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut tomatoes not covered in walk-in cooler, Manager covered during inspection.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed throughout kitchen, also at the front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle not identified at salad station, Manager labeled during 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.