Paisano's Pizza 'n Pasta

6000 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 · Permanent Food Service · License 6207005

C
Grade C
Safety score 76 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 28, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority · fixed on the spot · 21 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection
    3 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 18 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -24
  • Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

22 violations found
  1. First visitSep 28, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    22 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 18 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.

      See stop sale. (1) Can of peaches dented (1) Can of olive oil dented Operator was informed and discarded immediately.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.

      No time stamp seen on pizza on buffet line. Operator informed inspector that the pizza had only been out for 30 minutes and placed proper time stamp on buffet.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Raw beef seen over top of cooked meatballs. Operator was informed and moved meat to proper shelf away from ready-to-eatA foods.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Buildup of mold like substance on can opener in main kitchen area near meat slicer.

    Basic18

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

      No ambient thermometer seen in all reach-in coolers throughout kitchen.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

      Tongs used for food service seen stored on oven handle.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Cutting board in main prep area seen in disrepair.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.

      Gauge on dishwasher not operating.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Main pizza oven has buildup of food debris on bottom shelf. Oven on main cook line has buildup of food debris on bottom shelf.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Food residue observed on stand mixer head. Fan with dust accumulation seen over main prep area.

      Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      Buildup on handles of reach-in coolers throughout kitchen.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Signs of wet nesting present on clean dishes on shelf near dishwashing area.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      Standing water seen on bottom shelf of reach-in coolerA in main prep area.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      Standing water underneath reach-in coolerA in main kitchen area.

      Hole in or other damage to wall.

      Hole seen in wall in main bar area.

      Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Black mold like substance seen on wall behind three compartment sink. Buildup of oil on wall directly next to fryers in main kitchen.

      Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Ceiling tile above pizza oven in disrepair.

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are porous and not easily cleanable.

      Repeat violation

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Floor in main front desk area seen with build up of food debris and garbage.

    • Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

      Observed light over main prep table in kitchen missing proper shielding.

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

      Mop stored in position not allowing for proper drying in mop bucket outside of main kitchen back door.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      Unsecured tank seen in back shed storage area.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation6
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Food out of temperature1
Thermometers provided and accurate1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1