PEARL RESTAURANT
5802 28 AVE S, Gulfport FL 33707 · 7273609151
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near salad station
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -frozen raw veal and elk that have been removed from their original packaging stored above cooked crawfish in reach in freezer near wait station. Operator rearranged freezer for raw animal foods to store below ready to eat foods.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored above butter in reach in cooler on cook line Operator moved raw chicken to store on bottom shelf in walk in cooler -raw shrimp and lobster stored with cooked krab stick and cooked crawfish meat Operator separated the raw from ready to eat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line stained
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust
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Cutting boards on cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in salad cooler door is broken off hinges
Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
May 19, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -frozen raw veal and elk that have been removed from their original packaging stored above cooked crawfish in reach in freezer near wait station. Operator rearranged freezer for raw animal foods to store below ready to eat foods.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored above butter in reach in cooler on cook line Operator moved raw chicken to store on bottom shelf in walk in cooler -raw shrimp and lobster stored with cooked krab stick and cooked crawfish meat Operator separated the raw from ready to eat.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Grilled chicken (70F - Cooling) operator says it was cooked around 1:30 or 2 PM, my temperature taken at 6:20PM. Chicken was cooling in deep, covered container in walk in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line stained
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2/1/26
Cutting boards on cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in salad cooler door is broken off hinges
Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Raw steak in reduced oxygen packaging not time or date marked. Operator says it was packaged yesterday. Operator removed steak from packaging and will cook today.
May 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -frozen raw veal and elk that have been removed from their original packaging stored above cooked crawfish in reach in freezer near wait station. Operator rearranged freezer for raw animal foods to store below ready to eat foods.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored above butter in reach in cooler on cook line Operator moved raw chicken to store on bottom shelf in walk in cooler -raw shrimp and lobster stored with cooked krab stick and cooked crawfish meat Operator separated the raw from ready to eat.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Grilled chicken (70F - Cooling) operator says it was cooked around 1:30 or 2 PM, my temperature taken at 6:20PM. Chicken was cooling in deep, covered container in walk in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near dish pit. Operator put paper towels out.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Server hired about a month ago has not signed an employee health reporting agreement. Operator had employee sign.
No soap provided at handwash sink at handwash sink near dish pit. Operator put soap out.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2/1/26
Cutting boards on cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in walk in cooler doorway 3 dead roaches on floor in dish pit 19 dead roaches in sticky trap next to reach in freezer by wait station Operator removed all and cleaned all areas.
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in salad cooler door is broken off hinges
Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -employee water bottle stored on top shelf above restaurant food in walk in cooler. Operator moved bottle to bottom shelf.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator remade sanitize bucket.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Raw steak in reduced oxygen packaging not time or date marked. Operator says it was packaged yesterday. Operator removed steak from packaging and will cook today.
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic tile used throughout kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in kitchen have accumulation of dust
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in corner of wait station under soda line area 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach in back door doorway Operator removed and cleaned areas.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Soda lines in ice bin not segregated from drinking ice.
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near salad station
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ribs (47F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (51F - Cold Holding) Operator moved ribs to walk in cooler, voluntarily discarded whipped cream. Ribs retemped at 41F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items such as sponges being stored in handwash sink wash sink next to dish pit. Operator removed these items.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef carpaccio on the menu is not identified as a raw item.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade sauces and dressings containing raw egg prepared on Sunday not date marked. Operator date marked.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped at 109F.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic tile used throughout kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in kitchen have accumulation of dust
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in corner of wait station under soda line area 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach in back door doorway Operator removed and cleaned areas.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Soda lines in ice bin not segregated from drinking ice.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled items flour.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw chicken from above raw beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From table in kitchen a. cooked potatoes (64F - Cold Holding); b. cooked pasta (75F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator provided paper towels.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle located in bar area containing bleach containing not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf with clean plates on cooks line.
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in the kitchen acoustic ceiling tile.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1, 2024
Jun 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medicine on shelf over prep table. Employee removed medication.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of artichoke hearts on dry storage shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork in reach I cooler not commercially packaged over ice cream in reach in freezer. Employee removed ice cream. Employee moved ice cream to higher shelf.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ operator manager Karim Chiadmi expired food service managers certificate.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Inaccessible hand sink on cook line with strainer in it. Employee removed strainer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen cook line. Employee refilled paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hired over 60 days no employee training.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written. Plan for time as a public health control. Provided paperwork.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in the kitchen acoustic ceiling tile.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1, 2024
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat food in walk-in. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna (45F - Cold Holding); veal (47F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding) Tuna 43F - Veal 39F - Steak 40F. Manager moved items to freezer.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink outback next to ice machine. Employee placed towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink outback next to ice machine. Employee placed soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bacon wrapped made on 12-17-23. Manager date marked items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquids inside. Manager labeled spray bottle window.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank at bar area not secured. Manager secured co2 tank.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen. Manager removed off the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar top area not wrapped. Manager removed straws
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink leaking next too ice machine outback. Employee fixed leak.
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.