STELLA'S
2914 BEACH BLVD S · GULFPORT · Pinellas County · FL 33707
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 5 live flies in indoor bar area 1 live fly in kitchen 1 live fly in restroom Not observed landing on food contact surfaces Operator killed fly in restroom. Operator began cleaning bar area and attempting to kill flies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: 1 live fly behind indoor bar 5 live flies in buss area Operator killed 4 flies **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in coolers on cook line: Sliced turkey (52F – Cold Holding, retemped at 46F); shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding, retemped at 44F) Operator moved to lower area of cooler to allow to cool. In reach in coolers in expo window area Butter packets (64F – Cold Holding); potato salad (54F – Cold Holding); Cole slaw (54F – Cold Holding) Items were stocked this morning but have been in and out of coolers. Operator moved to freezer to rapid cool. Discussed adding these to Time as a Public Health Control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: In reach in coolers in expo window area: Sour cream 48F Cold Holding, cream cheese 46F Cold Holding brought in from walk in cooler and put directly in the reach in coolers Operator put ice on these items to cool In reach in coolers on cook line: Sliced turkey 48F Cold Holding, sliced ham 48F Cold Holding Operator moved foods to bottom compartment of cooler to cool and covered turkey to protect it from heat and rearranged cooler next to flat top grill so that temperature control foods would be furthest away from heat source **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
51-14-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. 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/. Bar in front restaurant added, no plans submitted or approved. Some umbrellas provide cover, but not to entire bar and drink prep areas. No hand wash sink provided in this area. Operators are preparing and garnishing drinks in this area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
Basic 6
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
33-23-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dumpsters on ground, not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpacks hanging on clean dish rack at kitchen entrance. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -cups at bar stacked wet **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -near dish wash area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under wash sink outside by ice machine leaking onto floor when in-use. Operator put bucket under sink to catch leak until it can be repaired. Not an immediate risk to food safety as it is outside and ice machine is fully enclosed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.