WESTSHORE PIZZA
2989 W BAY DR, Belleair Bluffs FL 33770 · 7275856974
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 32 points better than where it started.
5 Live, small flying insects found in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022008417 | Feb 1, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 | $160 |
| 3--2015003717 | Nov 7, 2014 | Apr 15, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw ground beef above breaded veggies in walk in freezer. Raw ground beef moved to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked meatballs holding 133f, reheat to 166f, and put in steam well for holding.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food moved to bottom shelf in reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on pizza make line gaskets.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
Utensils in poor condition. Salt shakers for tables rusted on the inside lid. All items discarded.
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used to store clean drinking cups on next to soda machine.
Employee personal food is properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Food is stored on top shelf of stand up cooler that can spill into customers food. Suggested to put employee food in a container.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under fryers.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Noticable odor present in building. Sewer gas like odor. All drains are operational. Operator will call landlord to investigate odor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor under soda machine.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 times adjusted and posted
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened deli ham.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Found plan.
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.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Back prep table.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Drain cover(s) missing. Bar floor drain.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on three door reach in cooler.
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks in kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Drain cover(s) missing. Bar floor drain.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on three door reach in cooler.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry baskets.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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5 Live, small flying insects found in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 48f, diced ham 47f, mushrooms 57f, moved to another reach in cooler. Cooked sausage 41f, diced ham 40f, sliced mushrooms 43f,
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cement bags stored with single service items in outside shed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelves. Reach in beer cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used as dump sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Oregano container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Only listed on soda machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets. Hood filters.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Items removed.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Bar hand sink drain.
Dec 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - solid ice chute at self service beverage station. Reviewed with manager
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/. Men's restroom converted to an office- no plans approved. Reviewed with manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food for pizza slices.Reviewed with manager.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Toilet in nonworking order. Sign posted on door stated " Handwashing Only, Please " Plumber provided service at end of inspection. Toilet in working order.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in double door glass cooler in kitchen. Reviewed with manager.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Clogged toilet in restroom. Sign posted on door stated " Handwashing Only, Please " - toilet repaired during inspection - sign removed -corrected on site -Very slow draining water in handwash sink in dish washing area - plumber providing service during inspection Reviewed with manager
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at counter and bar areas. Reviewed with manager.
Stored ( cut vegetables ) food not covered in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager food storage.
Nov 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine diffusers at wait station are soiled with debris buildup.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
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/. Men's restroom removed and converted to office.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substances on soda machine ice chute at wait station.
Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. Men's restroom removed and converted to office.
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall on side of fat-fryers soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Bottom shelf of prep table; a. #10 can of Tomato sauce
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided paper towels.
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/. Men's restroom removed and converted to office.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to locate employee training.
No soap provided at handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Operator placed at hand wash sink.
Spray bottle hanging on hand wash sink near three-compartment sink containing toxic substance bleach not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine ice chute soiled with brown substance.
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl stored inside a container of basil leaves on bottom shelf of prep table. Operator removed bowl.
C02 tanks not adequately secured.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Bottom shelf of prep table; a. #10 can of Tomato sauce Operator segregated can.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and keys on prep table. Employee removed items. Cleaned and sanitized table.
Equipment in poor repair. Hot water knob missing on hand wash sink near three-compartment sink and bar area. Bottom shelf surface of prep table is rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line soiled with food debris.
Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled dry wiping cloths on top of cutting boards on cooks line.
Two lights in food preparation, area missing the proper shield.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall on side of fat-fryers soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can pasta sauce #10 can tomato purée underneath prep table next to floor mixer.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 40 dead insects inside of stand-alone refrigerator in prep area. 1 dead spider in stand-alone refrigerator in prep area. Operator discarded insects and spiders, cleaned and sanitized refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 1240pm diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); anchovies (48F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in ice bath re temped at 1:25pm Diced ham 41f Diced tomatoes 41f Anchovies 42f Italian sausage 42f
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator has copies of employee training certificates.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on the side of hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink hot water valve broken near 3 compartment sink and in bar area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in salt container. Operator removed bowl.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks in kitchen not secured. Operator secured tanks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. #10 can pasta sauce #10 can tomato purée underneath prep table next to floor mixer not separated from other cans.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease on walls on cook line and hood.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in cooler on cook line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above reach-in coolers missing shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers on cook line and walk-in cooler located outside of establishment. Floor mixer has surface rust. Bottom shelf of prep table has surface rust. Soda machine nozzle bracket located in dining area, soiled with debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottled water stored on top cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed bottled water.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizing solution under cook flattop grill table soiled with black-like substance. Operator discarded sanitizing solution, replaced with fresh sanitizer solution.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on cutting board on cook line. Operator discarded soiled dry wiping cloths.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt and sugar not labeled. Operator labeled items.
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