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GONDOLIER PIZZA

674 S GULFVIEW BLVD, Clearwater Bch FL 33767 · (727)441-3353

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats152
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6211422
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen beef over cooked chicken in walk in freezer. Items moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli ham in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Second back area hand sink and restroom.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in spices. Items removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Items removed..
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on both drawers under stove on cooks line.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Cooked eggplant in walk in freezer not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked onions dated 3/1/26 found at inspection at 48f, item discarded. Missed cooling window.
High priority/03D-02-5
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can slice green olives dented on the seam.
High priority/01B-01-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions dated 3/1/26 found at inspection at 48f, item discarded. Missed cooling window.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 80f in server area, Fresh Garlic in oil 56f, moved to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli cheese, deli ham, cooked pasta.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener blades.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Secondary pizza room in storage area hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No trash can available in bathroom in second prep storage area.
Basic/32-12-6
Equipment in poor repair. Torn line gaskets under flat top and saute burners.
Basic/14-11-5
Nov 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta 49f, sliced cheese 48f, cooked rice 47f, sliced gyro 46f, service is being called for line cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
Basic/36-17-5
Stored food not covered. Cheesecakes not cover from overhead in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic in oil 78f, left out overnight, discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil 78f, left out overnight, discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of stand up reach in freezer.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Pizza dough not covered to protect from above shelf.
Basic/08B-12-5
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 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 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Front staff.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can sliced green olives dented on seam.
High priority/01B-01-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Partial used gyro meat found in stand up freezer. Discarded due to freezing used cone and not slicing prior to freezing meat.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta 50f, sliced tomatoes 49f, cut melon 52f, cooked rice 50f, all items in top compartment of reach in cooler on line. All items moved to another unit. Items place in here at 9 am.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Partial used gyro cone found in stand up freezer. Freezing used gyro cones is not allowed due to product not being able to cooler to first parameter due to density of product.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
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. Front staff.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Piccata dated 1/25/2024 Cooked beef1/29/2024 Items discarded.
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Piccata dated 1/25/2024 Cooked beef1/29/2024 Items discarded.
High priority/01B-13-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead cockroaches on left side of pizza oven in second prep area. Clean and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Stored food not covered. Raw pizza dough not covered on top shelf in outside walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Torn gaskets under flat top grill.
Basic/14-11-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Next to pizza oven.
Basic/21-38-4
Jul 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One tiled missing in dish area. Broken tile on cooks line.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Dish area corrected. Line still missing tile around drain. Time Extended
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside walk in cooler and freezer not lock/gate not secure.
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 79f, garlic in oil 78f, all items put in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Unable to view manager certificate.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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. Unable to view employee training certificate.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Incorrect date added to frozen lasagna when pulled from freezer. Had employee adjust date.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrective Action Taken
Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead cockroaches in back storage area. Area cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One tiled missing in dish area. Broken tile on cooks line.
Basic/36-17-5
Stored food not covered. Cheesecake and pizza dough in walk in cooler not covered on top shelf.
Basic/08B-12-5
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside walk in cooler and freezer not lock/gate not secure.
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation

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.