Clearwater, Pinellas County

BOARDWALK PIZZA AND GYROS

2547-1 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD, Clearwater, FL 33761

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jul 10, 2025
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-01-5

Detail 23862403

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers containing food removed food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Repeat Violation

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 23570120

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

23-03-4

Detail 23570119

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fixed equipment on cook line. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23570121

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 23123775

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated that temperatures were taken an estimated 4 hours and 30 minutes ago pizza sauce was at 41F. Operator states he had door open for 20 minutes for a delivery. All other food items in the cooler were at proper temperature. Operator relocated pizza sauce to freezer for rapid chill. tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states that it may have been sitting out on the counter while rearranging cooler, also cooked chicken wings cooked at noon are cooling next to sauce. Second temperature 43F Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23123779

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and is stained. Cutting board in kitchen

11-26-1

Detail 23123771

Intermediate - 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. For two new employees Irvin and Nick. Discussed with owner and he is take have both employees review and sign.

53B-14-5

Detail 23123776

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mike expired 11-14-2021

24-08-4

Detail 23123773

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Silver pans in warewashing area stacked wet

29-09-4

Detail 23123772

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle at hand sink on cookline missing. No cold water available at handsink.

36-73-4

Detail 23123778

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall in warewashing area soiled. Vent above pizza prep table heavily soiled with dust.

36-68-5

Detail 23123777

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Area above pizza oven

51-13-4

Detail 23123770

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator has choking poster, but poster is not hanging up in establishment.

23-03-4

Detail 23123774

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On side of equipment next to fryer Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23123769

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler. Employee relocated. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23123780

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over washed onions, sauces, feta cheese. Discussed with operator.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 22801465

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

14-01-5

Detail 22801464

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins

36-68-5

Detail 22801468

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood over pizza oven soiled

10-02-4

Detail 22801466

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use pizza peel on top of soiled pizza oven, removed for cleaning Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22801467

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 22608301

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Mike and Debbie - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 22608302

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Time Extended

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22468416

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22468412

Intermediate - 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.

53B-13-5

Detail 22468414

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. Mike and Debbie

32-12-5

Detail 22468413

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

22-16-4

Detail 22468415

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Apr 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21937699

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - meat balls 45 F , raw chicken 46F , gyro meat 47 F in cooler next to stove 55 F garlic and oil - discarded , ricotta cheese 51 F , - employee moved food to reach in freezer recheck 34 F raw chicken , 40 F meatballs, 42 F gyro meat, ricotta cheese 35 F Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21937702

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21937698

Intermediate - 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.

03F-10-5

Detail 21937696

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21937697

Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen area -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen -Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cook line Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 21937700

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on handle of reach in freezer

40-06-5

Detail 21937701

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - purse on shelf above prep table , phone on prep table - employee removed items Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 21937703

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.- operator stated the restaurant will be remodeled and new floors installed within two weeks

51-13-4

Detail 21937705

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 21937706

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled hood filters - soiled shelves in kitchen - heavy buildup on reach in cooler compressors - soiled shelves in cabinet under soda dispenser - soiled mop sink in kitchen Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 21937707

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers opposite freezer - employee discarded drink Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21937704

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in entry to kitchen

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-27-5

Detail 21564835

Basic - -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen , dishwashing area - floor soiled in kitchen Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21564837

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21564834

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves at cook line

22-16-4

Detail 21564836

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Aug 26, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

35A-09-4

Detail 21151191

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Four ants inside cabinet below soda dispenser in customer self service area - employee removed ants , cleaned and sanitized area

03A-02-5

Detail 21151194

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 46 F at pizza make cooler - discussed portioning less in containers - employee moved to freezer for quick chill down Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21151189

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soiled shelf above slicer - soiled pizza make reach in cooler shelves - soiled interior of reach in freezer

53B-05-5

Detail 21151200

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. -SafeStaff certificate expired 11/14/21 , -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.( Repeat)

36-73-4

Detail 21151196

Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along wall in back kitchen -soiled floor trim along walls in dining area

32-12-5

Detail 21151195

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

50-09-4

Detail 21151192

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-24-5

Detail 21151199

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall under triple sink

31B-04-4

Detail 21151197

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back kitchen area

23-03-4

Detail 21151193

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled hinges of reach in coolers at kitchen and glass door cooler in dining area - soiled gaskets of reach in coolers in kitchen - soiled shelves at front counter

08B-17-4

Detail 21151190

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of tomatoes ) stored with ready-to-eat food.( container of garlic cloves ) in double door cooler near mixer - employee rearranged food Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 21151198

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed on shelves below front counter

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 20988926

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 Ground tomatoes in dented cans on can storage rack - operator discarded Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20988924

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ham 53F , cooked sausage 53F middle top section of pizza make cooler - manager placed food on ice recheck ham 47 F , sausage 49F manager moved to reach in freezer Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 20988927

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. Mike expired training 11/2021

08B-20-4

Detail 20988928

Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. 2 Ground tomatoes in dented cans on can storage rack - operator discarded Corrective Action Taken

08B-17-4

Detail 20988925

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( box of mushrooms ) stored with ready-to-eat food.( clean whole tomatoes) in produce cooler

Dec 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 20752890

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 ( 6lb 9 oz) cans of Escalon All Purpose Ground Tomatoes on storage shelf dented. Operator removed from storage shelf after discussion.

03A-02-5

Detail 20752889

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham (46F - Cold Holding); tomato (46F - Cold Holding) Operator placed on ice to bring temp down. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 20752891

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, substance in kitchen area

22-08-4

Detail 20752888

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