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TOMMY'S HIDEAWAY WOOD FIRED PIZZA AND PUB

3121 BEACH BLVD S, Gulf Port FL 33707 · 727-623-4288

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6214428
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in back storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler- marinara sauce (47F - Cooling) Sauce was made yesterday morning and kept in walk in cooler. Operator did not remove from walk in at all today. Sauce was in a deep pan that did not allow for proper cooling. Stop Sale issued.
High priority/03D-02-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw ground beef stored above cooked pasta in reach in cooler on cookline Operator moved beef to store below pasta
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler- marinara sauce (47F - Cooling) Sauce was made yesterday morning and kept in walk in cooler. Operator did not remove from walk in at all today. Sauce was in a deep pan that did not allow for proper cooling. Stop Sale issued.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep cooler on cookline stained -soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce in walk in coolers Operator made yesterday at 10AM not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. a¿¿cutting boards on prep coolers grooved
Basic/14-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under dry storage shelf outside walk in coolers Operator cleaned and sanitized area
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on oven door handle
Basic/10-20-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -freezer on cookline has exposed insulation
Basic/14-36-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in beer cooler behind bar.
Basic/29-49-6
The state's own report →
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -operator drank from cup stored over pizza prep cooler, then began preparing a pizza without washing hands first. Operator washed hands.
High priority/12A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly behind bar -1 live fly in warewash area
High priority/35A-02-7
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -cans of Raid in warewash area
High priority/41-05-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored next to/ packages touching footlong sausages. Operator moved ground beef to store below ready to eat foods.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -mussels defrosting in hand wash sink on cook line Operator removed mussels -operator poured drink into hand wash sink in warewash area
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Employee hired over 60 days ago with no food handler training has not signed an employee health reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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. Pizza cook hired over 60 days ago has no proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles of bleach and water mixture not labeled. Operator labeled bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -uncovered drink stored on top of dough mixer on cook line -operator drank from uncovered drink in pizza preparation area being stored on shelf above prep cooler Operators discarded drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. -uncovered drink stored on top of dough mixer on cook line -operator drank from uncovered drink in pizza preparation area being stored on shelf above prep cooler
Basic/12B-12-5
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (55F - Cold Holding) Operator put items in freezer to rapid cool. Retemped at 43F or below
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza being held on 4 hour time as public health control hold, no written procedure available. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control paperwork.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Accumulation of dead roaches in sticky trap behind bar. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing above ice machine, ice bucket and utensils being stored atop ice machine not protected without ceiling tile covering.
Basic/36-36-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted, discussed with operator that current license may be printed out online.
Basic/50-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind ice machine by dishwasher area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored on prep cooler shelf on cook line above food preparation area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Grease receptacle and dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both on gravel.
Basic/33-23-4
Interior of ovens on cook line have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Outside next to mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

5 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed: 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. Chlorine 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer. Chlorine 50ppm Priority: High Priority
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went into back kitchen area,then returned to front pizza area and engaged food preparation without wash hands. Inspector educated employee. Priority: High Priority
High priority/12A-16-4
Observed: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dirty dishes then engaged with clean dishes no hand washing. Inspector educated employees on hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
High priority/12A-13-4
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flys in back dry storage area. not landing on and food or food contact surfaces Priority: High Priority
High priority/35A-02-6
Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on outside hose bib Priority: High Priority
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-09-4
Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Priority: Basic
Basic/24-08-4
Observed: Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen torn at back door. Priority: Basic
Basic/35B-09-4
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at bar area. Priority: Basic
Basic/21-12-4
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

6 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented 10 pound can of olives.
High priority/01B-01-4
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area behind front counter. Employee removed.
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over provolone cheese in walk in cooler. Employee stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to pizza oven at 2:30 pm: mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); meatballs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding) temperatures taken again at 3:05 pm: mozzarella cheese (42F - Cold Holding); meatballs (43F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (42F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on outside hose bib.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards have built up food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in rear of kitchen. Manager removed and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glass case stored above reach in cooler next to pizza oven. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups behind front counter have wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate9 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning issued for operating without a license. License can not be issued at this time due to remodel from plans currently on file. Ice machine has been moved. No three-compartment sink, only two compartment sink next to dish washer. Hand wash sink in ware washing area relocated. Operators are aware that plans showing remodel need to be approved through the Division before license can be issued.
High priority/50-08-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 31, 2023 · Per proviso requirements: No air curtains installed over garage door. Garage door next to pizza oven and sandwich make table was open during service. Admin Complaint
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in back storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked wings in reach-in cooler. Manager properly stored raw chicken.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 12:30 cooked onions (70F - Cold Holding) 12:45 cooked onions (56F - Cold Holding); 12:45 sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Manager moved items to freezer, placed ice bags on items. 2:00 cooked onions 40F, 2:00 sausage 36F, 2:05 cooked onions 43F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler in kitchen have built up food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 31, 2023 · Time Extended
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning issued for operating without a license. License can not be issued at this time due to remodel from plans currently on file. Ice machine has been moved. No three-compartment sink, only two compartment sink next to dish washer. Hand wash sink in ware washing area relocated. Operators are aware that plans showing remodel need to be approved through the Division before license can be issued.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 31, 2023 · Per proviso requirements: No air curtains installed over garage door. Garage door next to pizza oven and sandwich make table was open during service. Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at dish area not identified. Manager labeled bottle bleach.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank next to pizza oven not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted properly. Manager inverted ice bucket.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar area wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some missing tiles under dish machine area and crack tile at pizza area.
Basic/36-17-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle doors. Employee removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Dec 18, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2023 · Admin Complaint
Incomplete plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans and provisos must be adhered to and approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walked plans at this inspection. Operator is missing coved molding throughout the location in various places. The ceiling over the pizza prep and pizza oven is not smooth easily cleanable and nonabsorbent, and the seating change evaluation has not been completed. Operator must adhere to provisos to complete the Plan Review process
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2023 · The ceiling over the pizza reach in cooler prep area and pizza oven is not smooth easily cleanable and nonabsorbent, Admin Complaint
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. calms (65F - Cold cooling) manager placed items in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Incomplete plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans and provisos must be adhered to and approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walked plans at this inspection. Operator is missing coved molding throughout the location in various places. The ceiling over the pizza prep and pizza oven is not smooth easily cleanable and nonabsorbent, and the seating change evaluation has not been completed. Operator must adhere to provisos to complete the Plan Review process
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.
Intermediate/35A-01-4/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Only licensed for 50. Requesting 70 seats. Emailed seating change evaluation form.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning

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.