FIVE STAR PIZZA
1110 S MYRTLE AVE, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727-250-0505
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 4, 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 →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with white cloudy liquid not labeled under register.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed license and posted on wall.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel stored directly on top of pizza oven. Discussed with operator. Operator removed peels from top of oven.
Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of food debris.
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Unwashed green peppers in box stored with ready-to-eat mozzarella cheese in walk in freezer. Operator rearranged.
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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/. Food storage of dry goods and freezer chest two doors down from licensed location.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Reviewed with manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in storage location for canned goods, frozen foods address 1106
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 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/. Food storage of dry goods and freezer chest two doors down from licensed location.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food- for panned pizza and shredded cheese
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area. Reviewed with manager. Manager labeled spray bottle
Closet doors soiled with accumulated food debris and dust in food prep area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Reviewed with manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in storage location for canned goods, frozen foods address 1106
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area. Reviewed with manager
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning- pans stacked on shelf in dish washing / food prep,area. Reviewed with manager.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting onions without washing them first. Reviewed with employee. Employee then washed onions
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill stored on shelf next to sauces in food prep area.Reviewed with manager. Manager removed drill.
Dec 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 1:30pm operator moved items to walk-in cooler. Re temp at 2:00pm a. shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); 48f b. cooked chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding) 51f c. Italian sausage (47F - Cold Holding); 44f d. sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); 47f e. sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) 45f
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
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.
No proof provided that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle located next to three-compartment sink and spray bottle on shelf above three-compartment both containing toxic substances not labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottled water on shelf above prep table. Operator removed bottled water.
Equipment in poor repair. Can opener in prep area is rusted.
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 container underneath pizza prep station.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Multiple light shields are damaged in food preparation area.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting onions without washing prior to preparation.
Reach-in cooler 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.