ANTHONY'S COAL FIRED PIZZA
2532 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater FL 33761
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 2 small live flies observed near hand wash sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 109F held on counter. Discussed with manager and staff proper hot holding procedures. Wings were placed in cooler but not in enough time for a second temperature.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment is partially cooking chicken wings, cooling them and finishing them in pizza oven prior to service. I provided HR form 5022-101
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white cutting board in rear area of kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of napkins in hand wash sink behind the bar. Discussed the need to keep hand wash sink's accessible at all times.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in rear kitchen has deep grooves.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in unit behind front counter in pizza preparation area has standing water at the bottom.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in kitchen not labeled with common name.
Dec 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dish washing area and storage area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Dec 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 small live flies observed near hand wash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on pizza prep line next to clean equipment and food
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dish washing area and storage area
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles to lettuce and cheese touching food. Operator corrected on site.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese 46F cold hold, second temperature 38F cold hold
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.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled food container. Prep areas, peeler stored in soiled container
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler next to pizza oven: cooked garlic (58F - Cold Holding) sitting in pan on top of arugula for 1 hour. Operator relocated to the freezer for rapid chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by a cart in the back of the kitchen. Cart was moved.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small area at the corner of the drop plate. Discussed with manager.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting unwashed onions. Discussed with employee who then began washing onions.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons, cucumbers, tomatoes, in cardboard box are on the top shelf above ready to eat food items such as cooked vegetables, sauces, and cooked vegetables. Discussed with manager.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mold like substance in contact with ice in bar area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ricotta (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta 47F. Manager states temperatures were taken at 9am. See stop sale. Oil and garlic 76F kept at room temperature. Oil and garlic is now being held on time as a public health. Emailed operator form and operator discarded after 4 hours
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice tea nozzles, area behind soda nozzles, bar soda gun
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. Rachel and Madison both expired
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In bar area: in contact with ice, see stop sale In kitchen: on interior walls of ice bin.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Yogurt and banana in reach in cooler. Manager placed employee food in separate bin
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in arugula and dressing. Manager corrected
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with form HR 5030-105. Manager hung up poster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler next to pizza over. Manager placed thermometer in unit
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in bar area soiled with broken glass and food debris
Stored food not covered. Chicken wings in walk in cooler. Manager covered.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hard boiled eggs 50f, found in reach in from overnight. Discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs 50f, found in reach in from overnight. Discarded
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler next to ice machine.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards behind the bar stained
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting boards behind the bar
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rear kitchen on prep table wet wiping cloth
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.