How many health inspections has PIN CHASERS MIDTOWN had?

PIN CHASERS MIDTOWN has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PIN CHASERS MIDTOWN ever been shut down?

Yes, PIN CHASERS MIDTOWN has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at PIN CHASERS MIDTOWN?

The most frequently cited violations at PIN CHASERS MIDTOWN are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

PIN CHASERS MIDTOWN

4847 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa, FL 336031497

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PIN CHASERS INC · License: SEA3900978

PIN CHASERS MIDTOWN in Tampa, FL has 23 inspections on record with 136 total violations (5.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

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Data current as of July 28, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for PIN CHASERS MIDTOWN
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 28, 2025	Roach & fly activity	13:02:00

Inspection History (23)

Mar 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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