UNCLE MIKE’S PIZZERIA
9556 LINEBAUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33629 · 813-792-1516
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
MAR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41. cooked chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) chicken wings placed inside reach in cooler for rapid chill.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside pizza reach in cooler are torn.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in short reach cooler by back door.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled on shelf near cook line. Employee labeled.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced prosciutto (63F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved in reach-in cooler at time of inspection.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Michel Guardia.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat and chlorine test strips.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. 2 food employees have no proof of training.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Faucet/handle disrepair at plumbing fixture. The hot water switch handle in the only handwash sink at kitchen is loosen and unable to turn on hot water.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor. Operator moved to shelves.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
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.
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. 1 food employee has no proof of training.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked lids cover food in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 4, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elio Masiero
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At pizza prep table.
Aug 22, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elio Masiero
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At pizza prep table.
Aug 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elio Masiero
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 spray bottles at bar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At pizza prep table.
Aug 4, 2023Warning 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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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm.
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Provided proper manually sanitizing procedures handout in Spanish. Employee starts re sanitizing food containers and equipments again.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid household pest spray stored on prep table at kitchen. Operator discard.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elio Masiero
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 spray bottles at bar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At pizza prep table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid and no straw stored on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored on prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In ice bin. Employee moved handle up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor at hallway by restroom.
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.