G.A. Food Services of Pinellas
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at G.A. Food Services of Pinellas, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
Restaurants in Florida average 72, so G.A. Food Services of Pinellas is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Raw fruits not washed prior to preparation. Apples being packaged into individual lunch bags not washed before being packed. Employee removed apples from lunch bags and properly washed them along with remaining apples to be packed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
95
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. employee removed watch during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
95
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dish soap bottle not labeled, spray bottle degreaser not labeled, operator labeled soap, discarded other . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed black hoses used to fill steam kettles. Manager unaware if it is food grade and unable to verify. **Warning**
29-04-4
Intermediate - Observed additional ice machine added to hallway leading to loading dock. Outdoor storage shed with single service items, styrofoam coolers, and chemical storage. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two open employee water bottles on prep cart next to spices and Saran Wrap. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager. Printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Storage shed storing single service cup, to go boxes, steam table pans. Observed opening vent not screened **Warning**
25-11-5
67
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in prep area. Employees searched for fly and could not locate. Fly no longer observed at end of inspection. Observed 2 beetle like insects behind the oven, the operator removed the insects. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
86
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200ppm, sanitizer bucket refilled, now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, can opener cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser not working in prep area, operator put roll of paper towels at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
70
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers and ceiling above fans in walk in cooler 2, manager is cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves in cooler 2 rusted, manager removed shelf from cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on shelf, manager discarded cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
86
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
95
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Shredded mozzarella cheese date marked as opened 02/10.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded mozzarella cheese date marked as opened 02/10. Manager discarded. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Containers stored next to hand sink and under paper towels by prep area. Employee moved to different area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-22-4
74
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was G.A. Food Services of Pinellas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at G.A. Food Services of Pinellas on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
Has G.A. Food Services of Pinellas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at G.A. Food Services of Pinellas have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at G.A. Food Services of Pinellas 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 G.A. Food Services of Pinellas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, G.A. Food Services of Pinellas is inspected around four times per year on average.
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