Leaning Tower of Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
47
Score
Leaning Tower of Pizza appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical New Port Richey restaurant, which scores around 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishwasher not sanitizing, 0 ppm, chlorine not dispensing. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Black mold like substance Inside machine, water dripping from black substance onto ice **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding) made yesterday at 3:00, not heated. Operator added ice, cooled to 41/ 42F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ dishwasher, 2 cooks, 2 servers, no manager **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained and grooved. Fry baskets have build up **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance Inside machine, water dripping from black substance onto ice. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door cooler on cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
47
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with water hose connected to water faucet on cooks line.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging above three-compartment sink containing multi-surface cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle multi-surface cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with black substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in wait station area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
55
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line, all food removed from cooler and put into walk in cooler, ambient temperature of reach in cooler is 54F, cook took temperatures around 12pm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. No time mark for pizzas sitting out, temperature of pizza is 82F, cook was able to determine what time they were pulled from oven and properly time marked all pizzas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, cut cheeses, raw chicken and raw beef not date marked in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
58
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes in disrepair at mop sink. Water leaking to the ground.
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Plans on file do not match current layout. Dish machine is now to left of three compartment sink. 3 additional prep tables added. Mixer added were old dish machine added. Old layout had old kitchen. Equipment was removed and area is now used for extra seating and dry storage. 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/.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
82
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm, employee set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes, chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm for three com sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
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 on cell phone then touched clean lid without washing hands **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham, sliced cheese in walk in not labeled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. -provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 in printed form **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at counter used to dump ice **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dishwasher, server and two cooks on duty with no food manager on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding pizza on time with no written procedure, provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 in printed form **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to food, food removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Pizza cook eating while making pizzas **Warning**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups at front counter **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of wings on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-105 in printed form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
25
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
25
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of crushed tomatoes in side room dry storage.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Side room.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner in kitchen
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Side room.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Side room dry storage.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Chlorine low. Operator changed out bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leaning Tower of Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leaning Tower of Pizza on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leaning Tower of Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Leaning Tower of Pizza.
How does Leaning Tower of Pizza compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Leaning Tower of Pizza most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Leaning Tower of Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Leaning Tower of Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Leaning Tower of Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Leaning Tower of Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Leaning Tower of Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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