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GULF PIER GIFT SHOP

3500 PINELLAS BAYWAY S, Tierra Verde FL 33715 · (727) 864-1376

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS6200387
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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/ GM Justin K. Expired CFM., corporate chef Gary Poppe has valid CFM: ServSafe 12/6/2021
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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 already ordered
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored above drinks in drink cooler. Discussed with employees to relocate items for proper storage. Eggs removed to separate cooler.
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured at front counter
Basic/51-11-4
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. Items relocated for elevation.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to mop sink without vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach-in cooler left door on cooks line.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to faucet at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left door of reach-in cooler at front counter is torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior in front counter area have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream scoops have calcium build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid
Intermediate/41-17-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook
Basic/13-03-4
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. At ice cream cooler.
Basic/10-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/29-49-6
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle at cook line
Basic/02D-01-5

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.