Inspection Report

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BOARDWALK PIZZA AND GYROS

2547-1 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33761

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3441673
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8730699
DBPR license6216314

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. 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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate22-02-4

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

#11Intermediate11-26-1

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

#12Intermediate53B-14-5

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

Basic 8

#1Basic24-08-4

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

#2Basic29-09-4

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

#3Basic36-73-4

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

#4Basic36-68-5

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

#5Basic51-13-4

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

#6Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#7Basic12B-13-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic08B-17-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.