Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg
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5035 34 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg has recorded 138 violations across 19 inspections since 2022, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 13 of the 19 inspections, including recurring findings of improper cooking temperatures, management awareness failures, chemical storage violations, and handwashing facility deficiencies. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 2 inspections, and consumer advisory violations were documented in 9 separate inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on August 29, 2025 identified 24 violations, including high-priority citations for management awareness, cooking temperatures, and chemical storage, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg had?
- Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg find?
- Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on August 29, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Circo Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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