Gulfside Pizza & Subs
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Gulfside Pizza & Subs eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no plan review submitted”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink from ice machine . Manager to schedule plumbing service and temporarily moved drain line to a bucket **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-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/. - Pizza oven replaced grill and oven . Relocated reach in freezers located and reach in cooler , added pizza table , added slicer , food processor dough mixer to back prep area near triple sink
51-16-7
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food ( cut tomatoes) in cooler near dough mixer . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dish room prep room
36-03-4
64
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature in glass door cooler . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in dish washing area . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated drain line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of lamb thawing inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Container relocated . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in kitchen area . Per manager, lights are on order
38-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in front counter area . Manager removed employee drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing inside hand standing water . Reviewed with manager thawing methods. Employee moved lamb to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
67
May 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
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/. Hand sinks moved, dish machine has been moved, equipment does not match with plans we have on file **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressings in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection, **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near warewashing area.
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.cutting board deeply grooved. Handwash sink falling off wall in warewashing area. Torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In front bar area. Operator placed in sanitizing solution at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
37
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Chad and Sam employed longer than 60 days **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Ethan Twardosky **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Three compartment sink in bar area. Ice machine and soda in a box rack inside kitchen. Dishwasher and hand wash sink inside dish-machine room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Flip top reach in cooler on cooks line, gaskets torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in freezer near make table in kitchen soiled. -Large metal fan on cooks line soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gulfside Pizza & Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gulfside Pizza & Subs on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gulfside Pizza & Subs?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gulfside Pizza & Subs.
How does Gulfside Pizza & Subs compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Gulfside Pizza & Subs most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Gulfside Pizza & Subs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gulfside Pizza & Subs have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gulfside Pizza & Subs 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 Gulfside Pizza & Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gulfside Pizza & Subs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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