Abc Pizza House
1242 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33603 · Permanent Food Service · License 3903425
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed by the Aug 27 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 5 basic-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 25, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
In side wait area server brought dirty dishes to warewashing area and then took salads out of reach in cooler to serve without washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing with manager.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Employee in side wait area brought dirty dishes to warewashing area and washed hands for approximately 3 seconds. Discussed proper handwashing with manager.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 2 live roaches by back door. Discussed with manager. Pest control to come out later today.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand wash sink in side wait area used to dump ice. Discussed not using hand wash sink for anything other than hand washing.
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Bowl in rice by managers office.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Sanitizer bucket in front kitchen area showed 0 ppm chlorine on test strips. Sanitizer bucket in back kitchen area showed 10 ppm on test strips. Discussed proper set up of sanitizer bucket with manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Two wet wiping cloths on prep table in front kitchen area. Discussed proper set up of sanitizer bucket with manager.
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Discussed with manager. Sent by email.
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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.