Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde
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1120 Pinellas Bayway S Unit 102-103, Tierra Verde, FL 33715DeRusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 171 violations—an average of 7.8 per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been systemic and recurring: proper hand and arm washing failures appeared in at least 6 inspections, food contact surface violations in 8 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in 5 inspections, and employee health reporting failures in 4 inspections. Consumer advisory violations and toxic substance control violations were also cited repeatedly across multiple years. The facility has never been subject to an emergency closure, though inspections have resulted in escalated dispositions including two "Warning Issued" findings in 2025 and 2024, and an "Admin. complaint recommended" finding on September 20, 2024. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 identified 10 violations including two high-priority violations for employee health reporting and two for proper hand and arm washing, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 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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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde last inspected?
- Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde?
- The most frequently cited violations at Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde had?
- Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde find?
- Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde ever been shut down?
- No, Derusso's Pizzeria in Tierra Verde has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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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).
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