QUEENS PIZZA AND RESTAURANT
1834 N BELCHER RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – meatballs 47 F, cooked chicken 47 F , cooked pork 48 F , cooked vegetables 47 F pasta 48 F in drawers under grill under 2 hours moved from walk in cooler . Manager placed food in walk in freezer for quick chill down **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – soiled purple cutting board in crevices at cook line
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again for lasagna in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. Tina and Holly food handler training expired in 2025
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the front counter area and hallway area near restrooms **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in food prep area . Manager discarded cutting boards . **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food ( cheese ) not covered in walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of raw chicken in standing water . Manager turned running cold water on the thawing food **Corrective Action Taken**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:51 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.