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WESTSHORE PIZZA

500 S HOWARD AVE STE F, Tampa FL 33606

Last inspected Jan 31, 2025 · 3 visits since July 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3918431
Grade history
JUL 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored on top of a box of blue cheese dressing. Manager discarded eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in back kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded drink.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop sink. Manager properly stored mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Manager refilled bucket retested at 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath pizza oven.
Basic/36-22-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable oders in kitchen.
Basic/36-64-5
Jul 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened in the past 24 hours has no date markings.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour bin has broken corners.
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. Boxes of seasoning stored on floor underneath cold holding table. Manager removed seasoning and properly stored it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Basic/36-64-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation/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.