FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE
1104 NEBRASKA AVE, Palm Harbor FL 34683 · 727-216-3474
Last inspected May 30, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2.5 lb Feta cheese 55F..25lb goat cheese 48F held in unit since last night. No prior temperature monitoring documented.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2.5 lb Feta cheese 55F..25lb goat cheese 48F held in unit since last night. No prior temperature monitoring documented.
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/ Christina Barbara 5/1/21
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar used to store bucket and glass. Operator removed items from sink
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in outdoor bar. Operator placed towels at bar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee aprons stored on top of container of dry rub, operator moved apron.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of Marinara stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved marinara to proper area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen, operator moved tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink in outside bar. Operator added sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in Walk in cooler rusted.
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented 3lb cans of artichoke hearts.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles soiled with debris in wait station,
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store empty glass in indoor bar.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 damaged cans of artichoke hearts not separated from undamaged cans. Operator removed damaged product see stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of coffee pods in waitstation. Operator removed drink. Employee beverage on top of towel dispenser over handwash sink. Employee beverages stored on top of cans of tomato sauce Operator removed beverages.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers in ware washing area. Operator disposed of containers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on metal containers in dish washing area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler has rust pitted to surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and oil unlabeled in kitchen.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaning solution in squeeze bottles in the outside bar area. Operator labeled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm sanitizer bucket bar area. Employee refilled and corrected to 200ppm.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 45F cold holding in unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved wings to walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards
Jul 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Metal canister, smoker, shed outside of back door not noted on plans.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer hanging from bag in box beverage rack.
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/. Violation cited on last inspection dated 5-30-24 with a call back scheduled for 7-29-24. Plan review has been submitted per operator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
May 30, 2024Warning 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored in same container as lemons.. operator separated eggs and lemons.
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/. Metal canister, smoker, shed outside of back door not noted on plans.
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.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour in flour bin. Operator removed handle from flour in bin.
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.