GULFSIDE PIZZA & SUBS
530 CLEVELAND ST, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-475-8000
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
MAY 24
MAR 25
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JAN 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019024792 | May 2, 2019 | Nov 22, 2019 | — |
| 3--2017061412 | Dec 26, 2017 | May 24, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink from ice machine. Manager to schedule plumbing service and temporarily moved drain line to a bucket
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Pizza oven replaced grill and oven. Relocated reach in freezers located and reach in cooler, added pizza table, added slicer, food processor dough mixer to back prep area near triple sink
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dish room prep room
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food ( cut tomatoes) in cooler near dough mixer. Manager rearranged food
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature in glass door cooler. Manager rearranged food
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in dish washing area. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated drain line
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 used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of lamb thawing inside hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only. Container relocated.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee relocated tongs
Light shield damaged/in disrepair in kitchen area. Per manager, lights are on order
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in front counter area. Manager removed employee drink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing inside hand standing water. Reviewed with manager thawing methods. Employee moved lamb to reach in cooler
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken 44-46 F in glass door cooler. Manager placed chicken in reach in freezer for quick chill down recheck raw chicken 42-43F
Equipment drain line for ice machine draining into handwash sink in dishwashing area. Reviewed with manager.Manager relocated drain line
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu. Manager starred food items on menu to consumer advisory
Light shield damaged/in disrepair in dishwashing area
May 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 23, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sinks moved, dish machine has been moved, equipment does not match with plans we have on file
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.