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DOWNTOWN PIZZA SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

428 CLEVELAND ST · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3624841
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10919340
DBPR license6216626

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil 51 F n counter at cook line – ice bath melted – employee placed garlic and oil on ice . Recheck 41 F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer stored inside bar hand wash sink . Strainer relocated. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53B-01-5

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.

#12Intermediate11-26-1

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.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine . Manager cleaned drop plate **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler opposite stove has insulation exposed and interior door is not smooth and easily cleanable

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in coolers and long wall in kitchen

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen and inside walk in cooler .

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line . Manager removed tongs **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic22-08-4

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

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues next to utility sink

#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe under the bar triple sink opposite taps at the bar . Manager to schedule plumbing service and placed a bucket under the link

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 6:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.