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PIA'S #2

3038 BEACH BLVD S, Gulfport FL 33707 · 7273272190

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6216273
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Employee placed ice bags on items.
High priority/03A-02-5
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $560

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2020039990Jul 29, 2020Sep 15, 2020$400
3--2017002994Dec 21, 2016May 18, 2017$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle soiled Operator cleaned and sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling above food prep areas in kitchen has accumulation of dust
Basic/36-34-5
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator replaced sanitizer and retested at 50PPM.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. lasagna (50F - Cold Holding) In prep cooling next to kitchen entrance from bar. Was prepared and cooled yesterday and kept in this cooler overnight. Other items in the cooler were also out of temp but were brought in this today.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lasagna (50F - Cold Holding) In prep cooling next to kitchen entrance from bar. Was prepared and cooled yesterday and kept in this cooler overnight. Other items in the cooler were also out of temp but were brought in this today. Stop sale issued. heavy whipping cream (47F - Cold Holding) operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Polenta (123F - Cooling, retemped at 90F) Cooked at 3 PM. Cooling in a covered deep pan in walk in cooler. Operator uncovered and moved to blast chiller, retemped at 5 PM at 90F. Operator moved it to a shallow pan and put back in blast chiller for proper cooling. -Cooked eggplant (50F - ambient cooling) Was placed in faulty cooler at 2 PM, temped 50F at 4PM. Operator moved to blast chiller in covered container. Retemped 50F at 5PM. Operator uncovered the containers to allow for proper cooling.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cookline prep cooler grooved and stained, no longer cleanable.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sink by ice machine out back is missing knob on hot side Operator fixed during inspection.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -in bar area - in dish pit area -throughout kitchen and food prep areas
Basic/36-27-5
Walls and floors not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -walls in bar area are not smooth and easily cleanable -floors in prep kitchen are unsealed concrete with cracks throughout.
Basic/36-30-4
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Employee placed ice bags on items.
High priority/03A-02-5
Equipment in poor repair reach-in cooler top broken next to window on cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Mar 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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/. Plans don't match plans on file. Ice machine added outside near warewashing area. No hand wash sink in vicinity. Dishmachine added in wait station area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in bar area.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior next to pasta cooler have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of white beans is dented at seam on dry-storage shelf.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1lb of Pesto pesto with fresh garlic pesto (48F - Cold Holding) prepared more than 24 hours ago in reach-in cooler on cooks line. 10lbs of cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without vacuum breaker in mop sink area.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Path of hand wash sink obstructed by wall near bar area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
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/. Plans don't match plans on file. Ice machine added outside near warewashing area. No hand wash sink in vicinity. Dishmachine added in wait station area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in bar area.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones stored on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line and prep table in bar area.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 82f degrees Fahrenheit in bar area
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior next to pasta cooler have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Unprotected ice machine in a nonsecure area. Located behind warewashing area.
Basic/08B-62-4/Warning
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Two raw shell eggs cracked in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded cracked raw shell eggs. Stop-sale not warranted.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected water faucet near mop sink without vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Long handle spoon stored in bowl of hand wash sink near cooks line. Employee removed spoon.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide tank near carbonated soda boxes not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Multiple spatulas and whips stored on wall near cooks line and warewashing entrance not protected from contamination.
Basic/24-07-4
Cutting board on steam table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table with meat slicer stored on top is rusted.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles near dishmachine broken and missing.
Basic/36-17-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf in warewashing area.
Basic/16-46-4
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Soda nozzle bar area soiled with mold like substances.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop no handle in pasta. Employee removed scoop.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Employee moved cell phone.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Bar area has a 2 compartment sink no rinse step set up. Employee brought pan to make 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens soiled with food debris
Basic/22-08-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area ceiling light not covered.
Basic/38-07-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. Manager removed items.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area soiled with black mold like substance
Basic/36-27-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager moved item off the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.