GULFSIDE PIZZA AND SUBS
11703 HAMLIN BLVD, Largo FL 33774 · 7272001493
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Table top cooler - tomatoes 1:30pm (52F - Cold Holding), staff believes tomatoes were prepped prior to 9am, no additional temps taken during cooling process
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Table top cooler - tomatoes 1:30pm (52F - Cold Holding), staff believes tomatoes were prepped prior to 9am, no additional temps taken during cooling process
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, staff restocked
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris under conveyor in pizza oven
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of food debris under conveyor in pizza oven
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer bucket 200ppm, staff diluted 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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 in salt and sugar bins
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Reviewed with manager
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink ( mop sink next to hand wash sink).Reviewed with manager.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels each time. Reviewed with operator. Operator has a replacement to install this day. Paper towels placed at hand wash sink
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Reviewed with manager.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Reviewed with manager
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at front counter area. Manager discarded drink
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee made salad with barehands. Reviewed no barehand contact with ready to eat food. Employee remade salad and placed gloves on after washing hands
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Reviewed with manager
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of hand wash sink in kitchen. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times. Trashcan relocated.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager monitoring of food temperatures and calibration of thermometer. Employee purchased a new thermometer during the inspection
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance in mens and women's restrooms.Reviewed with manager.
Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated phone
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager. Employee put on a hat.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to three-compartment sink and men and women's restrooms.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink is not connected will be moved next to handwash sink.
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.