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AL & STELLA RISTORANTE PIZZERIA

1261 GULF BLVD #110, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727.331.0433

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6212667
Grade history
MAY 24
SEP 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked spaghetti 67f, marinara sauce 48f,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked spaghetti 67f, marinara sauce 48f,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator still waiting on parts. Operator is utilizing three compartment sink at this time
Basic/16-55-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer and saute station.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pan between fryer and stove soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to some ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to some ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-32-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under stove.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pan between fryer and stove.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over coffee area.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 23, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven burners tops. Gaskets for reach in coolers.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jun 23, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in cooks area soiled. Ceiling vents soiled. Floor soiled under cooks line. Ceiling tiles with water damage.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Jun 23, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Jun 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Sokol Rruga 11/11/2019
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit Jun 23, 2025 · All certifications lost to hurricanes . Test set for July 2. Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in coolers.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jun 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Return visit Jun 23, 2025 · All certifications lost to hurricanes . Test set for July 2. Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over coffee area.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven burners tops. Gaskets for reach in coolers.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jun 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in cooks area soiled. Ceiling vents soiled. Floor soiled under cooks line. Ceiling tiles with water damage.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Jun 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Sokol Rruga 11/11/2019
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in coolers.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over coffee area.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven burners tops. Gaskets for reach in coolers.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in cooks area soiled. Ceiling vents soiled. Floor soiled under cooks line. Ceiling tiles with water damage.
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on single door cooler on line.
Basic/14-11-5
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to fryer. Wall at end of kitchen. Floor under fryer and stove. Air vents. Ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-27-5
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall in cooks area. Stained ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above ice maker.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Torn gasket on single door reach in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/14-11-5
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over tomato sauce. Item moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back wall of cooking equipment Ceiling vents soiled. Water damage to ceiling tiles. Walls in cook area soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine.
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers.
Basic/23-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.