PAULS'S CHICAGO PIZZA
1500 MCMULLEN BOOTH RDA11, Clearwater FL 33759 · 7239777
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza slices in kitchen, held less than 4 hours, time added
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups at dispenser on the front counter not covered. Manager covered cups
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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 chemical test kit ( lactic acid) provided when using sanitizer at wiping cloths.
Nonfood-contact surface ( shelves in kitchen) soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust.
Reach-in cabinet interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at pizza make table
Stored food not covered. Pizza dough panned on cart uncovered, stored in walkway area in kitchen. Manager covered pizza and relocated cart
Mar 14, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner spray next to to go cups in front counter area. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated cups
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer - surface cleaner sanitizer RTU. Reviewed with manager
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - soiled ice chute at beverage station Reviewed with manager
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on food preparation table. Reviewed with manager. Employee removed cellphone
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza slices in kitchen, held less than 4 hours, time added
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in reach in cooler thawed on 11/9
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in oregano bin
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 flour bin
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven with accumulation of grease and food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and air vents soiled over pizza oven
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at front counter
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled slicer on prep table - manager cleaned slicer - ice chute soiled at beverage station- manager cleaned the ice chute
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored next to to- go lids on shelf in dry storage area - manager relocated jacket - purse stored next to wrapped cups on shelf in front counter area - employee relocated purse
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager. Employee put beard guard on
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled cart used to store pizza plates in dishwashing area - employee cleaned cart
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in food prep area
Sep 19, 2023Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food ( ice) contaminated by soiled equipment. - soiled interior of ice machine on the interior drop plate with water dripping from drop plate -manager removed ice and cleaned drop plate
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine - manager removed ice and cleaned interior drop plate
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler - manager placed employee food into a closed container and labeled container for employee food
Food ( ice) contaminated by soiled equipment. - soiled interior of ice machine on the interior drop plate with water dripping from drop plate - manager removed ice and cleaned the interior drop plate See stop sale.
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