Palm Harbor, Pinellas County

3 BROTHERS PIZZA

3436 TAMPA RD, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jun 11, 2026
City
Palm Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24619025

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled. Interior of soda nozzles in dining room soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 24619024

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop for bread crumbs in dry storage. Operator disposed of container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24619022

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 24619023

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Old label reside on containers above deli slicer. Time Extended

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 24493452

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3lb can of olives, 6lb can of pizza sauce.

12A-07-5

Detail 24493454

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched files and then placed on gloves before returning to work on the line.

01B-07-4

Detail 24493458

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1lb of spaghetti has accumulated of mold like substance in reach in cooler on cook line.

22-02-4

Detail 24493450

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled. Interior of soda nozzles in dining room soiled. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24493460

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by ware washing area blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 24493462

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training.

14-01-5

Detail 24493463

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop for bread crumbs in dry storage. Operator disposed of container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24493451

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved.

08B-20-4

Detail 24493461

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 damaged 3lb can of olives and 1 6lb can of pizza sauce. Not separate from undamaged cans.

40-06-5

Detail 24493455

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee earphones on shelf over prep table in kitchen.

13-07-4

Detail 24493449

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on cook line operator had employee remove watch. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 24493456

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container in storage area. Operator disposed of container. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24493453

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles on cook line. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 24493459

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.

02D-01-5

Detail 24493457

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of water unlabeled on cook line.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24262240

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled. Manager removed and washed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24262236

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bread crumbs in dry storage area. Discussed with operator who removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24262238

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from cookline

08B-38-4

Detail 24262237

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24262239

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on line. Item removed and relocated Corrected On-Site

May 5, 2025

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 23753241

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in warewashing area 2 flies on meatballs, see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23753243

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 flies landed on meatballs. Unable to determine which meatballs flies landed on, stop sale issued for the pan.

03A-02-5

Detail 23753240

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on cookline: tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding) operator states it's been sitting on cookline for 1 hour. They are deciding to add the pizza sauce to their time as a public health plan. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23753242

High Priority - 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. Operator is using a dry erase board to keep track of pizza. I asked the operator if the time stamps were from today, which they said no. Employee updated new time stamps. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23753245

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in the kitchen. Employee added soap. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23753244

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-02-7

Detail 23590376

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly on wall near mop sink. Fly was killed and the area sanitized, 2 flies near rack. Both flies were killed and the areas sanitized. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23590377

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulated dust on ceiling and vents in kitchen above cook line. Floors soiled with food debris in warewashing area.

23-03-4

Detail 23590378

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Fan in walk in cooler.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-29-4

Detail 23338686

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook went on cell phone then back to work no hand wash, discussed proper hand washing.

03A-02-5

Detail 23338689

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45F cold hold. Cut tomatoes on cook line. Gap between pans possibly causing a rise in temperature. All other temperatures in the unit with in safe limits. Operator closed gap between pans Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23338688

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Squeeze bottles on cook line have an accumulation of food debris.

36-73-4

Detail 23338690

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area and storage areas

10-20-4

Detail 23338687

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven doors, discussed with operator the need to store tong in a protected area.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22638807

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly I dish washing area 1 live fly at rear of the establishment No cross contamination observed.

41-10-4

Detail 22638808

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on clean prep table near clean equipment. Operator moved sanitizer to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22638813

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped hot water in hand wash sink and placed strainer basket in sink. Near dish wash area. Discussed the need to use hand wash sinks for hand washing only

12B-07-4

Detail 22638809

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages stored on a clean prep table. Operator removed employee beverages Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22638810

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22638812

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep area wet wiping cloth on counter. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 22638811

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On-Site

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03F-02-5

Detail 22198109

High Priority - 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. The operator was able to determine the times that the pizzas came out of the oven and time stamped accordingly.

36-34-5

Detail 22198107

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22198104

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on cutting board of prep table near food and clean equipment Discussed the need to keep employee beverages stored off prep tables and cutting boards.

13-03-4

Detail 22198105

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-20-4

Detail 22198103

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

06-01-5

Detail 22198108

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawed at room temperature. Temperature 42F.

02D-01-5

Detail 22198106

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles throughout the kitchen and prep areas holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 21895977

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs 46F cold hold.

03A-02-5

Detail 21895974

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 46F cold hold, see Stop Sale Tomato sauce 45F held on counter less than 4 hours. Operator used a ice stick to quickly lower the temperature. Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21895976

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical stored near oil. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21895978

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

40-06-5

Detail 21895975

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed cell phone Corrected On-Site

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21318083

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator to utilize 3 compartment sink for sanitation until the dish machine can be repaired

03A-02-5

Detail 21318081

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 46F cold hold over the rim of prep table, egg plant cooked 50F cold hold. Stored above rim of prep table for less than 4 hours. Operator placed in refrigerator Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21318087

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless scrubber stored in hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21318082

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employ drink on prep table x3. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21318084

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee no hair restraint.

36-73-4

Detail 21318086

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment

29-19-4

Detail 21318085

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain slow draining under dishwasher. No overflow

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-02-5

Detail 21017532

High Priority - 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. Operator was able to determine the time that the pizza came out of the oven and time stamped accordingly Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21017531

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in lower portion of prep cooler not labeled.

Feb 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 20872573

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Meat sauce cooked last night placed in deep food container did not cool to 41 or below with in 6 hours. Inner edge of sauce 44F middle area of meat sauce 54F. See Stop Sale.

35A-02-6

Detail 20872571

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food storage area. Operator cleaning spilled sauce on wire rack near back door and storage area Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 20872572

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 100+ corrected to 50ppm

12B-07-4

Detail 20872574

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