PAISANO'S PIZZA 'N PASTA

Name: PAISANO'S PIZZA 'N PASTA
Address: 6000 4 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33703, US
Rating: 4.1

6000 4 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33703

License #6207005

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

4.1 Grade F / 100

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September 28, 2026 · 22 findings · 3 critical

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PAISANO'S PIZZA 'N PASTA in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 4.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 111 total violations — 15 critical, 9 major, 87 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) Can of peaches dented (1) Can of olive oil dented Operator was informed and discarded immediately.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time stamp seen on pizza on buffet line. Operator informed inspector that the pizza had only been out for 30 minutes and placed proper time stamp on buffet.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef seen over top of cooked meatballs. Operator was informed and moved meat to proper shelf away from ready-to-eatA foods.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs used for food service seen stored on oven handle.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup on handles of reach-in coolers throughout kitchen.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water seen on bottom shelf of reach-in coolerA in main prep area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above pizza oven in disrepair.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water underneath reach-in coolerA in main kitchen area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole seen in wall in main bar area.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light over main prep table in kitchen missing proper shielding.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tank seen in back shed storage area.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Signs of wet nesting present on clean dishes on shelf near dishwashing area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in main front desk area seen with build up of food debris and garbage.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are porous and not easily cleanable.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Main pizza oven has buildup of food debris on bottom shelf. Oven on main cook line has buildup of food debris on bottom shelf.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food residue observed on stand mixer head. Fan with dust accumulation seen over main prep area.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer seen in all reach-in coolers throughout kitchen.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Buildup of mold like substance on can opener in main kitchen area near meat slicer.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in main prep area seen in disrepair.
[16-38-5] Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauge on dishwasher not operating.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance seen on wall behind three compartment sink. Buildup of oil on wall directly next to fryers in main kitchen.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in position not allowing for proper drying in mop bucket outside of main kitchen back door.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cooks line soiled with debris
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles soiled on reach-in coolers in pizza prep area.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk-in cooler.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[24-14-4] Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Clean spatulas stored between rack and shelf on cooks line.
[14-09-4] Cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[08B-20-4] Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. From dry-storage shed. a. #10 can of applesauce is dented at seam. b. #10 can of peaches
[16-01-4] Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on top of upright refrigerator in warewashing area. Employee removed bag.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in expo area are rusted. Shelves in dry-storage shed are rusted.
[12B-06-4] Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Employee smoking in food storage area in rear outside of kitchen.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
[16-38-5] Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Unable to read temperature gauge on dishmachine.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen soiled with dust and debris.
[22-16-4] Reach-in coolers in pizza prep area and cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shed. a. #10 can of applesauce is dented at seam. b. #10 can of peaches
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on personal phone place single-serve gloves on then prepare pizza without washing first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 11 very old and very dry rodent droppings in outside storage area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 3:10pm. Operator placed items in walk-in freezer. Re temp at a. shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) b. cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) c. cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding)
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table at expo area at 3:05pm. Operator placed item on stove. a. tomato sauce (120F - Hot Holding)
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with slime buildup

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin located in wait station area has a accumulation of black substance.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishmachine soiled with dust and debris.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above oven damaged.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone stored on shelf with pans and kitchen equipment in warewashing area. Operator removed phone.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Employee removed tongs.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching pink lemonade powder in container located on bottom shelf at wait station. Operator removed scoop.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in warewashing area next to hand wash sink soiled with black substance.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach-in cooler located in warewashing area. Operator removed drink.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler located on cook line interior soiled.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler located on cook line leaking water inside on the bottom. Reach-in cooler near pizza oven has standing water at bottom.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Hot sauce stored in container on bottom shelf not covered.
[36-27-5] Wall in three-compartment sink area soiled with mold-like substance.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on top of cutting board on cook line not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator stored towels in wiping cloth solution.
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood cutting board has gaps and is damaged on reach-in freezer in kitchen
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 2:12pm a. cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding) Operator placed pasta in ice bath. Re temp at 2:58pm a. Cooked pasta 41f
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad buffet Lina at 2:48pm a minestrone soup 122f. Operator removed soup and placed on stove to re heat. Re temp at 3:15pm a. Minestrone soup 176f
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer used more than 4 hours ago soiled with debris buildup.