Islands Pizza in Tampa
Last inspected:
235 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606Islands Pizza in Tampa has accumulated 352 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces an escalating enforcement pattern in 2025, with administrative complaints recommended twice and marked exits blocked by equipment in the wine room. Fire safety inspections documented two separate citations for the same hazard: back doors blocked with equipment. The top recurring violations involve proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and missing consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Islands Pizza in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
9.7
violations / inspection
9.7 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Islands Pizza in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025071489 | $360.00 | Sep 8, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2025040600 | $160.00 | Apr 24, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Islands Pizza in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door in wine room blocked with equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door in wine room blocked with equipment.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Islands Pizza in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections49 violations · 30 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 5 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Islands Pizza in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Islands Pizza in Tampa last inspected?
- Islands Pizza in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Islands Pizza in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Islands Pizza in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Islands Pizza in Tampa had?
- Islands Pizza in Tampa has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Islands Pizza in Tampa find?
- Islands Pizza in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Islands Pizza in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Islands Pizza in Tampa 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- Has Islands Pizza in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Islands Pizza in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Islands Pizza in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Islands Pizza in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $520.00 in fines.
- How much has Islands Pizza in Tampa been fined?
- Islands Pizza in Tampa has been fined a total of $520.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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