Fireside Pizza Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
52
Score
Fireside Pizza Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Palm Harbor restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented 3lb cans of artichoke hearts.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store empty glass in indoor bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles soiled with debris in wait station,
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of coffee pods in waitstation. Operator removed drink. Employee beverage on top of towel dispenser over handwash sink. Employee beverages stored on top of cans of tomato sauce Operator removed beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers in ware washing area. Operator disposed of containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on metal containers in dish washing area
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler has rust pitted to surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and oil unlabeled in kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 damaged cans of artichoke hearts not separated from undamaged cans. Operator removed damaged product see stop sale.
08B-20-4
52
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaning solution in squeeze bottles in the outside bar area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm sanitizer bucket bar area. Employee refilled and corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
86
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 45F cold holding in unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved wings to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards
22-02-4
78
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer hanging from bag in box beverage rack.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Violation cited on last inspection dated 5-30-24 with a call back scheduled for 7-29-24. Plan review has been submitted per operator.
51-16-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
74
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored in same container as lemons.. operator separated eggs and lemons. **Warning**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Metal canister, smoker, shed outside of back door not noted on plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed cell phone. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour in flour bin. Operator removed handle from flour in bin. **Warning**
10-01-5
61
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Discussed the need to store wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
95
Jun 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fireside Pizza Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fireside Pizza Cafe on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fireside Pizza Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fireside Pizza Cafe.
How does Fireside Pizza Cafe compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Fireside Pizza Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Fireside Pizza Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fireside Pizza Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fireside Pizza Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Fireside Pizza Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fireside Pizza Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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