LITHIA, Hillsborough County

FISHHAWK PIZZERIA

7013 LITHIA PINECREST RD, LITHIA, FL 33547

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Mar 19, 2026
City
LITHIA
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-73-4

Detail 24454743

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24454742

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of make line has built up flour. Sided of fryers have accumulated grease buildup Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: pizza make line cleaned Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 24454741

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On salad make line and pizza make line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Time Extended

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24451315

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad make line: sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding) diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Mamager began moving time and temperature control for safety/ potentially hazardous items and voluntarily discarding product. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24451317

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24451316

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of make line has built up flour. Sided of fryers have accumulated grease buildup Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24451318

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On salad make line and pizza make line Warning

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 23954666

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of blue glass cleaner on prep table next to rolls. Manager moved Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23954665

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

22-64-1

Detail 23954667

Intermediate - No cleaning agent available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until cleaning agent is available for warewashing. Observed sanitizer bucket for dish machine was filled with water, as I tested the liquid and chlorine test strip was not turning any color. Had manager set up three compartment sink and tested Quaternary Ammonium sanitizer at 150ppm

31B-02-4

Detail 23954671

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On front cook line. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23954669

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Tested dish machine that was not actively being used. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0PPM.

08B-38-4

Detail 23954670

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager got off of floor Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23954668

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soap dispenser on flat top station soiled with accumulated debris. Exterior of fryers have built up grease. Exterior of hood vents soiled with accumulated debris

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 23646429

Intermediate - No chlorine or Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

23-03-4

Detail 23646430

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with accumulated debris

08B-12-5

Detail 23646431

Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen sausages in walk in cooler

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-31-4

Detail 23355693

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On can opener blade

41-17-4

Detail 23355694

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser over prep table not labeled.

08B-38-4

Detail 23355692

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of salt on floor in back prep room

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

28-12-4

Detail 22639581

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 100 seats in establishment Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22639586

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22639585

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Layout from previous plans approved in system. Front counter area converted to pizza preparation area with oven. Server station added with soda machine. Three compartment sink and dish machine moved to second to last addition where walk in cooler is. Mixer machine added as well. Back food storage and prep room added with burner, slicer, 3 reach in coolers, and hand sink added as well. Additional seating area added with pizza box storage. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22639584

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For premade pizzas Warning

51-15-4

Detail 22639582

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Increased to 100 seats Warning

36-68-5

Detail 22639583

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease on ceiling Warning

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 22286446

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in sink Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22286447

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22286444

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of salt in dry storage room

25-32-4

Detail 22286445

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.

Dec 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

31A-09-4

Detail 21655562

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal plan stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected- observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21655559

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled at service station for dining room Corrected observed employee label Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21655558

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cups stored in bulk garlic powder Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21655555

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected - observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21655556

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk-in freezer along floor

10-20-4

Detail 21655554

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handles on cookline Corrected- observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21655560

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand in back prep area

14-47-4

Detail 21655553

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed a wood connected to the wall of the dish pit not smooth and easily cleanable

23-03-4

Detail 21655561

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin freezer on cookline

25-05-4

Detail 21655563

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor in dinning room Corrected-observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21655557

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in dish area not sealed

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 21318887

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pastas,cooked meats Cheese

14-11-5

Detail 21318886

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler front counter

08B-38-4

Detail 21318888

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walkin freezer,case of French fries

14-69-4

Detail 21318885

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walkin freezer

12B-13-4

Detail 21318884

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Gatorade drink

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21031565

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese,tomatoes Put on ice Corrective Action Taken

31A-04-4

Detail 21031558

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.

12B-07-4

Detail 21031560

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

40-06-5

Detail 21031559

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on flip top unit

13-04-4

Detail 21031561

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 21031562

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken Bag of flour Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21031564

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water

02D-01-5

Detail 21031563

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.