Gondolier Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
35
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Gondolier Pizza, the earliest from 2022. Gondolier Pizza was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Clearwater Beach restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked onions dated 3/1/26 found at inspection at 48f, item discarded. Missed cooling window.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can slice green olives dented on the seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions dated 3/1/26 found at inspection at 48f, item discarded. Missed cooling window.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 80f in server area, Fresh Garlic in oil 56f, moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. Deli cheese, deli ham, cooked pasta . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener blades. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Secondary pizza room in storage area hand sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No trash can available in bathroom in second prep storage area.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn line gaskets under flat top and saute burners.
14-11-5
35
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta 49f, sliced cheese 48f, cooked rice 47f, sliced gyro 46f, service is being called for line cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
36-17-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheesecakes not cover from overhead in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
74
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can sliced green olives dented on seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Partial used gyro meat found in stand up freezer. Discarded due to freezing used cone and not slicing prior to freezing meat.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta 50f, sliced tomatoes 49f, cut melon 52f, cooked rice 50f, all items in top compartment of reach in cooler on line. All items moved to another unit. Items place in here at 9 am. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Partial used gyro cone found in stand up freezer. Freezing used gyro cones is not allowed due to product not being able to cooler to first parameter due to density of product.
03D-15-4
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. Front staff.
53B-14-5
52
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Piccata dated 1/25/2024 Cooked beef1/29/2024 Items discarded.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Piccata dated 1/25/2024 Cooked beef1/29/2024 Items discarded.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead cockroaches on left side of pizza oven in second prep area. Clean and sanitized area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw pizza dough not covered on top shelf in outside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Torn gaskets under flat top grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Next to pizza oven.
21-38-4
52
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One tiled missing in dish area. Broken tile on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: Dish area corrected. Line still missing tile around drain. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside walk in cooler and freezer not lock/gate not secure. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
78
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 79f, garlic in oil 78f, all items put in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to view employee training certificate.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Incorrect date added to frozen lasagna when pulled from freezer. Had employee adjust date. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Unable to view manager certificate.
53A-05-6
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside walk in cooler and freezer not lock/gate not secure. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead cockroaches in back storage area. Area cleaned and sanitized. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One tiled missing in dish area. Broken tile on cooks line.
36-17-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheesecake and pizza dough in walk in cooler not covered on top shelf.
08B-12-5
45
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil 78f, put in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40, cleaner and anti freeze stored on top of ice machine. All items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup no handle used in Parmesan cheese in middle walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches found in back storage area. Operator cleaned area and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside walk ins not locked or gate not secured.
08B-63-4
55
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training certificates for staff in front of house. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice scoop holder cracked on bottom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor under scrape part of dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheesecake and pizza dough not covered in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Pizza dough not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside coolers and freezer are not locked during hours. Either locks must be used or gate must locked. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gondolier Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gondolier Pizza on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gondolier Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gondolier Pizza.
How does Gondolier Pizza compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?
Gondolier Pizza most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.
Has Gondolier Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gondolier Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gondolier Pizza 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 Gondolier Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gondolier Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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