Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “unwashed fruits/vegetables ( bag of onions) stored”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products for cold food -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( cutting boards ) soiled with food debris in cracks in food prep area . Employee reversed cutting board . Employee in the process of cleaning and sanitizing cutting board at pizza make table - one area has a stain . Two cutting boards at cook line also stained and soiled **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on storage shelf in storage area . Employee labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Employee placed employee food inside a designated container and labeled container employee food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( bag of onions) stored with ready-to-eat food ( packages of pepperoni) in walk in cooler . Employee rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Oct 27, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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/ Unable to issue a license until plans have been approved and verified . Reviewed with operator - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Must have plan review **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on record are different : Storage area added with cooler and freezer , one of the bathrooms were removed , stove added to cook line , prep area added near walk in cooler. Operator agrees to lock the door separating bar from the food service establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Per plan reviewer Rory , plans are in the process of being approved with additional information needed . Plan reviewer suggested a 30 day time extension due to plan review not being able to verify that deficiency letter was sent. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Spoke with Cathy in plan Review. Plans were submitted by establishment 2-18-25 but were denied. A letter was sent to operator on 10-2-25 for the following reason: Lack of communication concerning the required information needed for plan review: 1) The plans as submitted are insufficient for plan review. Therefore we cannot perform an accurate review that will ensure there are no issues that arise at licensing inspection. Please provide a full site equipment plan reasonably to scale that clearly identifies all equipment including, but not limited to: handwash sinks, food preparation sinks, mopsink, warewashing equipment, cooking equipment, food preparation equipment, preparation tables, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, ice bins, blender stations, wait service stations, service windows and bathrooms. 2) Please fully complete and return the attached construction finishes form for all areas of the establishment. No plans have been submitted after 2-28-25 **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food storage area - single door cooler , double door freezer and dry storage area . - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
32-16-4
74
Jul 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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/ Unable to issue a license until plans have been approved and verified . Reviewed with operator - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on record are different : Storage area added with cooler and freezer , one of the bathrooms were removed , stove added to cook line , prep area added near walk in cooler. Operator agrees to lock the door separating bar from the food service establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Per plan reviewer Rory , plans are in the process of being approved with additional information needed . Plan reviewer suggested a 30 day time extension due to plan review not being able to verify that deficiency letter was sent. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the side area of walk in cooler to the exit door - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food storage area - single door cooler , double door freezer and dry storage area . - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
32-16-4
70
May 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 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/ Unable to issue a license until plans have been approved and verified . Reviewed with operator
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/. Plans on record are different : Storage area added with cooler and freezer , one of the bathrooms were removed , stove added to cook line , prep area added near walk in cooler. Operator agrees to lock the door separating bar from the food service establishment.
51-16-7
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with employee .
13-04-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the side area of walk in cooler to the exit door
36-11-4
Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food storage area - single door cooler , double door freezer and dry storage area .
32-16-4
67
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. -7/11 brand ground tomato sauce can dented.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Hand wash sink near three compartment sink used to store Food equipment. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Hand wash sink near three compartment sink, manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand wash sink near three compartment sink, manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. -Dented 7/11 brand ground tomato sauce can stored with other cans on rack. Manager segregated.
08B-20-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Microwave and kitchen aid oven on cooks line, handles and exteriors soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee cigarettes and cell phones stored on prep table above stored foods. Manager moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Double glass doors inside dining room. Discussed with manager.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Throughout cooks line under and behind equipment. Discussed with manager.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of microwave soiled on cooks line. Discussed with manager.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Metal fan mounted on wall in dish machine area soiled with dust. -Gaskets at reach in cooler on cooks line soiled. Discussed with manager.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed onions and peppers stored over ready to eat tomato sauce inside walk in cooler. Manager moved unwashed items under sauce **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Squeeze bottles on cooks line of oils and other sauces not labeled. Manager labeled items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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. Operator could not provide proof of employee training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on line not labeled. Discussed the importance of labeling foods once they are removed from their original container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Manager states he will have employees label food items today. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables ( bag of onions) stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings.
How does Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gulfside Tap Room Pizza and Wings is inspected around two times per year on average.
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