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
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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
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
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured at front counter
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. Items relocated for elevation.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach-in cooler left door on cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left door of reach-in cooler at front counter is torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors are soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior in front counter area have accumulation of soil residues.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream scoops have calcium build up.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. At ice cream cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle at cook line
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.