Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to some ceiling tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to some ceiling tiles.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under stove.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pan between fryer and stove . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over coffee area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven burners tops. Gaskets for reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in cooks area soiled. Ceiling vents soiled. Floor soiled under cooks line. Ceiling tiles with water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Sokol Rruga 11/11/2019 - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: All certifications lost to hurricanes . Test set for July 2. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: All certifications lost to hurricanes . Test set for July 2. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over coffee area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven burners tops. Gaskets for reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in cooks area soiled. Ceiling vents soiled. Floor soiled under cooks line. Ceiling tiles with water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in coolers.
22-02-4
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.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Sokol Rruga 11/11/2019
53A-03-7
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over coffee area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven burners tops. Gaskets for reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in cooks area soiled. Ceiling vents soiled. Floor soiled under cooks line. Ceiling tiles with water damage.
36-27-5
64
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on single door cooler on line.
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to fryer. Wall at end of kitchen. Floor under fryer and stove. Air vents. Ceiling tiles.
36-27-5
86
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall in cooks area. Stained ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above ice maker. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Torn gasket on single door reach in cooler on cooks line.
14-11-5
82
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over tomato sauce. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back wall of cooking equipment Ceiling vents soiled. Water damage to ceiling tiles. Walls in cook area soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers.
23-03-4
74
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in front of pizza oven.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria.
How does Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al & Stella Ristorante Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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