How many health inspections has CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT had?

CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT ever been shut down?

No, CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT?

The most frequently cited violations at CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE: Inadequate toilet facilities discourage proper restroom use and handwashing by employees. Lack of supplies (toilet paper, soap, towels) prevents proper hygiene. Non-functioning toilets force employees to delay bathroom breaks, increasing contamination risk. Self-closing doors prevent airborne contamination from reaching food areas. Provide adequate, clean toilet facilities: properly functioning toilets, toilet paper, self-closing doors, handwashing sink with hot/cold water, soap, paper towels. Maintain cleanliness throughout the day. Ensure facilities are accessible to employees at all times. Post handwashing signs. Facilities must comply with ADA requirements.

CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT

17695 N DALE MABRY HWY, Lutz, FL 33548

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CALUSA PIZZA LLC · License: SEA3916179

CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT in Lutz, FL has 25 inspections on record with 131 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

131Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 3, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Feb 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Mar 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jan 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

May 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 26, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 7, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 31, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 27, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 21, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 22 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jul 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT had?: CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT ever been shut down?: No, CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT?: The most frequently cited violations at CALUSA PIZZA AND CRAFT are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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