Clearwater, Pinellas County

PAULS'S CHICAGO PIZZA

1500 MCMULLEN BOOTH RDA11, Clearwater, FL 33759

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Apr 8, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

25-06-4

Detail 24500808

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups at dispenser on the front counter not covered . Manager covered cups Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24500809

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 24265113

Intermediate - No chemical test kit ( lactic acid) provided when using sanitizer at wiping cloths.

23-03-4

Detail 24265111

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface ( shelves in kitchen) soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust.

22-16-4

Detail 24265110

Basic - Reach-in cabinet interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at pizza make table

08B-12-5

Detail 24265112

Basic - Stored food not covered . Pizza dough panned on cart uncovered , stored in walkway area in kitchen . Manager covered pizza and relocated cart Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 23631627

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored . Cleaner spray next to to go cups in front counter area . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated cups Corrected On-Site

16-33-4

Detail 23631628

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer - surface cleaner sanitizer RTU . Reviewed with manager

22-20-5

Detail 23631630

Basic - -Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - soiled ice chute at beverage station Reviewed with manager

40-06-5

Detail 23631629

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on food preparation table . Reviewed with manager . Employee removed cellphone Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 23631626

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 23347796

High Priority - 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 slices in kitchen, held less than 4 hours, time added Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23347801

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in reach in cooler thawed on 11/9

22-20-5

Detail 23347794

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 23347795

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in oregano bin

10-01-5

Detail 23347797

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin

22-08-4

Detail 23347798

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven with accumulation of grease and food debris

23-03-4

Detail 23347800

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and air vents soiled over pizza oven

29-49-6

Detail 23347799

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at front counter

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22562110

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled slicer on prep table - manager cleaned slicer - ice chute soiled at beverage station- manager cleaned the ice chute Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22562112

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored next to to- go lids on shelf in dry storage area - manager relocated jacket - purse stored next to wrapped cups on shelf in front counter area - employee relocated purse Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22562113

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager . Employee put beard guard on Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22562111

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled cart used to store pizza plates in dishwashing area - employee cleaned cart Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22562114

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in food prep area

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01B-13-4

Detail 22297873

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food ( ice) contaminated by soiled equipment. - soiled interior of ice machine on the interior drop plate with water dripping from drop plate -manager removed ice and cleaned drop plate Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22297872

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine - manager removed ice and cleaned interior drop plate Corrective Action Taken

08B-49-4

Detail 22297871

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler - manager placed employee food into a closed container and labeled container for employee food Corrected On-Site

08B-19-4

Detail 22297870

Basic - Food ( ice) contaminated by soiled equipment. - soiled interior of ice machine on the interior drop plate with water dripping from drop plate - manager removed ice and cleaned the interior drop plate See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22064218

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled ice chute on soda dispenser - manager to clean immediately

08B-54-4

Detail 22064219

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash next to front counter hand wash sink - manager relocated salt and pepper shakers Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22064220

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( peppers ) stored with ready-to-eat food.( lunchmeat ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21506027

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

41-04-4

Detail 21506035

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. -Paint cans stored on top of storage rack near ice machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 21506029

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -On prep table in front counter area, three employee beverages. Manager moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21506028

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employee preparing pizza without a hair restraint. Discussed with manager. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21506031

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -On cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 21506032

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Black fan stored on top of drying rack near three compartment sink soiled with buildup food debris. Discussed with manager. -Exterior of microwave soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 21506033

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -On pizza make line, inside reach in cooler. Discussed with manager.

29-49-6

Detail 21506030

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -At front counter inside keg cooler. Discussed with manager.

21-12-4

Detail 21506034

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet cloth stored on cooks line on top of prep table, manager moved to solution. Corrected On-Site

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-33-4

Detail 21098907

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in pizza make table with rust build up. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19: Observed same. Time Extended

May 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-48-5

Detail 21095129

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed sanitizer provided for use in kitchen (Surface Cleaner Sanitizer RTU)(Lactic Acid, Dodecylbenzendsulfonic Acid.) to clean food contact surfaces. Operator removed and opted not to use to sanitize food contact surfaces. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21095130

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza make table - mozzerella (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); ricotta cream (48F - Cold Holding);, per operator stated items were put in cooler approximately 1 to 2 hours prior to observation. Operator added ice to unit to cool down unit and moved items to other coolers to cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21095133

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in cup with straw and water bottle on shelves above pizza make table and prep line. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21095131

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed open conveyor and interior with caked up food debris. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 21095132

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in pizza make table with rust build up. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20780889

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Triple door reach-in cooler on front line: provolone 44°F. Discussed with operator to maintain lid closed and use deeper pan Reach-in cooler by pizza oven: pizza sauce 45-47°F. Operator placed lid on sauce Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20780886

Intermediate - Ice chute lip soiled with black mold-like substance on self-service fountain Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20780892

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatballs in walk-in cooler not date marked. Operator dated Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20780888

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

14-33-4

Detail 20780893

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler next to pizza oven

29-49-6

Detail 20780891

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg reach-in cooler on front line.

08B-17-4

Detail 20780890

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready-to-eat ham and provolone in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage with operator. Operator rearranged Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20780887

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in kitchen. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site