Fishhawk Pizzeria
7013 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Lithia, FL 33547 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917440
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 14 follow-up), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
More time given
- First visitAug 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed wet paper towels lining food storage containers in make line
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed bottle of bleach, dish soap, and sanitizer on prep table next to Saran Wrap. Employee moved Saran Wrap and moved chemicals.
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Of oil stored on floor locking access to hand sink on cook line. Instructed person in charge to move.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 cooks and 1 server working with no designated manager.
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed cases of oil and chicken stored on floor.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Observed opened Mountain Dew and frozen slushy drink in reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook line
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Double door reach in cooler in back kitchen.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Exterior of fryer, hood filters, expo printer, fryer basket handles and exterior and interior of reach in freezer soiled with accumulated grease, and debris filled up.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.