Brandon, Hillsborough County

WESTSHORE PIZZA

1279 KINGSWAY RD, Brandon, FL 33510

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Jul 17, 2025
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23880835

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23880832

Intermediate - 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. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23880836

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in kitchen. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23880833

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23880831

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar. Warning

14-36-5

Detail 23880834

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White chest Reach in freezer next to kitchen entrance. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23880837

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Reach in cooler on cooks line. Warning

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23470143

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

41-17-4

Detail 23470144

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid at dish area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 23470141

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has 3 compartment sink set up as rinse and wash only. Operator set up 3 compartment sink in correct order at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23470140

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest reach in freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 23470142

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23020160

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23020156

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

53B-13-5

Detail 23020159

Intermediate - 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. Alondra Cruz working for 4 years.

02C-02-5

Detail 23020157

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in walk in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 23020161

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf next to powdered sugar and over reach in freezer. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23020155

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee fruit bowl over marinara sauce in walk in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 23020158

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-08-4

Detail 22728799

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 22728798

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at pizza station.

08B-12-5

Detail 22728800

Basic - Stored food not covered. Steak in reach in freezer. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 13

11-27-4

Detail 22112049

Intermediate - 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. Sent operator written procedure at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22112042

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

41-17-4

Detail 22112041

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles not labeled near 3 Compartment Sink, operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22112047

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 22112043

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair near 3 Compartment Sink.

32-12-5

Detail 22112046

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22112038

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 22112040

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks over food baskets. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22112044

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler over chicken wings, operator removed at time of inspections. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22112039

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handle broke inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 22112048

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between equipment next to meatballs. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22112045

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22112037

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor near soda machines. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 21817730

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine next to handwash sink near drink cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 21817734

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water hose in handwash sink in employee bathroom.

31B-02-4

Detail 21817737

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near drink cooler.

41-17-4

Detail 21817735

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled above 3 Compartment Sink, operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21817729

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese, operator removed at time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21817731

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in disrepair in bathroom.

24-05-4

Detail 21817732

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic containers not inverted on shelf in dry storage room.

32-12-5

Detail 21817725

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash can in unisex bathroom.

40-06-5

Detail 21817723

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on pizza flour.

14-11-5

Detail 21817728

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handle broke inside of walk in cooler.

35B-01-4

Detail 21817738

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.

14-69-4

Detail 21817724

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21817736

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

12B-13-4

Detail 21817733

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in soda cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21817726

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor near register. Repeat Violation

25-02-4

Detail 21817727

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks at self service station not all facing the same direction.

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 21582514

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza 86 F, operator stated they only keep the pizza for 2 hours before it's gone. Recommended time as a public health control.

41-17-4

Detail 21582516

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles not labeled near 3 Compartment Sink. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21582519

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

14-38-4

Detail 21582517

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cup with broken handle in cheese.

25-05-4

Detail 21582518

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cup lids on floor in employee restroom. Pizza boxes stored on floor near register. Operator removed pizza boxes at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

25-18-4

Detail 21582521

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Single service cups and lids in employee restroom.

08B-17-4

Detail 21582520

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over bread in walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 21582515

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of powder sugar not labeled next to 3 Compartment Sink.

Jun 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

53A-03-7

Detail 21034105

Intermediate - 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/ Observed manager certification for Alan Bowser expired on 3/21/2022 was certified through ServSafe

53B-01-5

Detail 21034110

Intermediate - 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.

41-17-4

Detail 21034111

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled at chemical station in dish area Corrected- observed employee label Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21034107

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 21034108

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bulk container of oil stored on floor in dry storage room Corrected-observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21034109

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep tables on cookline Corrected-observed employee place in dish area Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21034112

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed go to cups and pizza boxes stored on floor in hallway to restrooms Corrected-observed employee place items on shelf Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21034106

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic knifes not inverted in the same direction at self service station

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-01-5

Detail 20454691

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup without handle stored inside flour container. Located on cook line. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 20454692

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located on cook line. Repeat Violation