Belleair Bluffs, Pinellas County

WESTSHORE PIZZA

2989 W BAY DR, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 Intermediate
Dec 19, 2024
City
Belleair Bluffs
County
Pinellas
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.

Dec 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23436879

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - solid ice chute at self service beverage station . Reviewed with manager

51-16-7

Detail 23436881

Intermediate - 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 . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-10-5

Detail 23436876

Intermediate - 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 .

32-09-4

Detail 23436878

Basic - 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 . Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23436880

Basic - 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 .

29-08-4

Detail 23436883

Basic - 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

22-16-4

Detail 23436882

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at counter and bar areas . Reviewed with manager .

08B-12-5

Detail 23436877

Basic - Stored ( cut vegetables ) food not covered in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager food storage .

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23380158

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine diffusers at wait station are soiled with debris buildup.

31B-02-4

Detail 23380154

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 23380155

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 23380156

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substances on soda machine ice chute at wait station.

22-16-4

Detail 23380157

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

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

51-16-7

Detail 22723733

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: No plans submitted per Plan Reviewer Marie via phone call . Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 22723731

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22723730

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22723732

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall on side of fat-fryers soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Time Extended

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 14Total: 20

01B-01-4

Detail 22547317

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Bottom shelf of prep table; a. #10 can of Tomato sauce Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22547321

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22547327

Intermediate - 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. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22547314

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. Operator unable to locate employee training. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22547311

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Operator placed at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22547320

Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on hand wash sink near three-compartment sink containing toxic substance bleach not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22547316

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine ice chute soiled with brown substance. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22547318

Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22547323

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22547315

Basic - C02 tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 22547328

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Bottom shelf of prep table; a. #10 can of Tomato sauce Operator segregated can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22547319

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22547324

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22547325

Basic - 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. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22547326

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22547310

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

21-10-4

Detail 22547312

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloths on top of cutting boards on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning

38-07-4

Detail 22547313

Basic - Two lights in food preparation, area missing the proper shield. Repeat Violation Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22547329

Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22547322

Basic - Wall on side of fat-fryers soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 19

01B-01-4

Detail 22181596

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can pasta sauce #10 can tomato purée underneath prep table next to floor mixer.

35A-09-4

Detail 22181595

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22181593

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 22181603

Intermediate - 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.

41-17-4

Detail 22181608

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on the side of hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.

27-16-4

Detail 22181598

Intermediate - 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.

14-01-5

Detail 22181606

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in salt container. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22181594

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks in kitchen not secured. Operator secured tanks. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22181601

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen.

08B-20-4

Detail 22181604

Basic - 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.

36-68-5

Detail 22181609

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease on walls on cook line and hood.

14-69-4

Detail 22181605

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in cooler on cook line.

38-07-4

Detail 22181600

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above reach-in coolers missing shield.

23-03-4

Detail 22181597

Basic - 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.

12B-13-4

Detail 22181607

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22181591

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.

21-11-4

Detail 22181599

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 22181602

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on cutting board on cook line. Operator discarded soiled dry wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22181592

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt and sugar not labeled. Operator labeled items. Corrected On-Site

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 21791625

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Red sauce temped at 1:45pm at 127F. Operator heated up red sauce to 165F, temped at 2:15pm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21791622

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets on fryer shows accumulation of debris. Cutting board on main cook line shows staining and grooved cut marks. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21791624

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21791623

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.

13-03-4

Detail 21791626

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation had no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

41-07-4

Detail 21283034

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on top shelf of Pepsi cooler in the kitchen with red sauce also stored in the Pepsi cooler. Operator removed medicine from the cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21283024

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white sauce (52F);temped at 2:50; red sauce; retemped at 3:30 at 43F (49F - Cold Holding)temped at 2:51.; retemped at 3:30 at 42F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21283031

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade shows accumulation of debris. Fry baskets showing excessive accumulation of debris and grease.

31A-11-4

Detail 21283030

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink had several metal scrubby's inside sink. Operator moved scrubby's to dish area. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21283032

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located near the three compartment sink in kitchen. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21283029

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink located near the three compartment sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21283021

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the ceiling show accumulation of black mold like substance.

12B-07-4

Detail 21283027

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle in stand up Pepsi cooler in the kitchen. Operator moved employee drink. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21283023

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line had no hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 21283022

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of shredded mozzarella stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to a shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21283025

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on three door deli cooler behind the pizza oven.

23-03-4

Detail 21283028

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on two and three door deli coolers in kitchen show accumulation of debris. Hoods show excessive accumulation of debris.

29-08-4

Detail 21283026

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle on hand wash sink does not have nodule to turn. Hot water does function properly and can be turned on and off.

29-49-6

Detail 21283033

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in keg cooler in the bar area.

02D-01-5

Detail 21283020

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large flour, salt, sugar bins not labeled. Operator labeled all properly. Corrected On-Site

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21015710

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over containers of pizza sauce in tall reach in cooler. Operator moved raw shells eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21015709

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/

22-02-4

Detail 21015712

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Fryer baskets heavily soiled with food debris.

31B-02-4

Detail 21015715

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21015713

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

13-03-4

Detail 21015711

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line preparing food no hair restraint. Employee grinding cheese, no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 21015714

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee water bottle in reach in cooler behind front counter. Operator removed open employee water bottle from reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21015716

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from pizza ovens interior and shelves soiled with food debris.

Feb 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20827790

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over cooked ham. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Raw burger on speed rack with ready to eat deli meats and above unwashed produce. Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 20827786

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: No proof of training for employees. Operator states that tests were taken but certificates not on site. Certificates should arrive within two weeks. Admin Complaint

53B-05-5

Detail 20827791

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: No expired certificates to observe. Operator was going to put all new employees through training. Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 20827784

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 20827789

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 20827793

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20827787

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on pizza make table torn. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 20827792

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 20827788

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.pizza boxes on floor in between drink coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20827785

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar like substance in two plastic containers not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: Time Extended

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 20689402

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over cooked ham. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20689409

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 49°f, moved to freezer for quick chill.

41-10-4

Detail 20689410

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quat tablets and Hans sanitizer on shelf above work table. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20689404

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink.

53B-02-5

Detail 20689411

Intermediate - 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.

03F-10-5

Detail 20689417

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Will email forms to operator.

53B-05-5

Detail 20689412

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 20689406

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

21-05-5

Detail 20689408

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Soiled cloth on speed rack in cooler.

50-09-4

Detail 20689407

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 20689415

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-4

Detail 20689414

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on pizza make table torn.

24-06-4

Detail 20689403

Basic - Exterior of Pizza dough containers in walk in cooler soiled.

14-69-4

Detail 20689399

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer- stand up.

38-07-4

Detail 20689413

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 20689405

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

25-05-4

Detail 20689416

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.pizza boxes on floor in between drink coolers.

02D-01-5

Detail 20689401

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar like substance in two plastic containers not labeled.

45-02-4

Detail 20689400

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Entrance to kitchen.