Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs

Last inspected:

1988 Alt 19, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Overview

Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs has been emergency-closed once, on September 28, 2021, for fly activity. The facility has recorded 26 inspections and 235 violations since 2016, averaging 9.0 violations per inspection—more than 70 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations for proper hand and arm washing, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage have appeared repeatedly across inspections dating back to 2022. The facility received a disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025, documented 24 violations including 2 intermediate-level findings and was completed with no further action required, though violations for proper hand and arm washing and food contact surface conditions persist.

Most recent closure: September 28, 2021 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
242Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 8.6 violations / inspection 8.6 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 08:40:00

Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2021046380 $400.00 Sep 28, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs last shut down?
Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs was last shut down on September 28, 2021 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs?
The most frequently cited violations at Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs had?
Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs find?
Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
Yes, Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs been fined?
Plum Tomato Pizzeria in Tarpon Springs has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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