BOARDWALK PIZZA AND GYROS
2547-1 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727-797-8503
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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SEP 24
FEB 25
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage in reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Hand wash sink area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer between uses.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil in squeeze bottle not labeled with common name.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers containing food removed food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fixed equipment on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated that temperatures were taken an estimated 4 hours and 30 minutes ago pizza sauce was at 41F. Operator states he had door open for 20 minutes for a delivery. All other food items in the cooler were at proper temperature. Operator relocated pizza sauce to freezer for rapid chill. tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states that it may have been sitting out on the counter while rearranging cooler, also cooked chicken wings cooked at noon are cooling next to sauce. Second temperature 43F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and is stained. Cutting board in kitchen
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For two new employees Irvin and Nick. Discussed with owner and he is take have both employees review and sign.
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. Mike expired 11-14-2021
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Silver pans in warewashing area stacked wet
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle at hand sink on cookline missing. No cold water available at handsink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall in warewashing area soiled. Vent above pizza prep table heavily soiled with dust.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Area above pizza oven
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator has choking poster, but poster is not hanging up in establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On side of equipment next to fryer
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler. Employee relocated.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over washed onions, sauces, feta cheese. Discussed with operator.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood over pizza oven soiled
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use pizza peel on top of soiled pizza oven, removed for cleaning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Mike and Debbie
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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. Mike and Debbie
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.