FORT GIFT SHOP
3500 PINELLAS BAYWAY S, Tierra Verde FL 33715 · (727) 864-1376
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of nacho cheese dented on lip.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. General manager has expired CFM, no other staff with valid CFM
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. Manager unable to provide proof of training for employees hired over 60 days, ServSafe books on order
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Consumer advisory provided to operator and posted behind front counter during inspection
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of cheese sauce on dry storage shelf, operator removed from inventory
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at employee hand washing sink in back prep area. No hand wash sign in female restroom.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at ice machine. Employee provided.
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. One new employee less than 60 days. Other employee Roberta recently expired.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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C02 tanks in supply room not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Five gallon container of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf across from three-compartment sink. a. #10 can of nacho cheese sauce.
Spray bottle on drain boards containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf across from three-compartment sink. a. #10 can of nacho cheese sauce. Operator segregated can from commingling.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in storage area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In white cooler near prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on front reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.