King's Pizza and Grill
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, King's Pizza and Grill has 10 inspections in the public record. King's Pizza and Grill was last inspected on Oct 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
Among Clearwater restaurants, the typical score is 79; King's Pizza and Grill is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
61
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara 109f, put back on flat top grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, cooked pasta **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler back area. Prep area. Kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Warming unit stored on floor. Item moved from off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter over fryer.
23-03-4
55
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can sliced olives.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets soiled under flat top.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Peeling paint on shelves in dish area.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Torn gasket on cooler unit below grill.
14-11-5
52
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: No current certificates available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked lasagna 50f, deli ham 50f, raw fish 50f, pizza sauce 50f, reach in cooler. Ricotta 66f, sliced tomatoes 50f, cooked sausage 51f, shredded cheese 50f, pizza sauce 51f, pizza make table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Cooked wings 51f, pizza sauce 50f, cooked eggplant 51f, crushed garlic 50f, marinara sauce 50f, all items discarded by employee, all found in stand up reach in cooler. All items discarded. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced ham 50f, Ricotta cheese 66f, - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Cooked wings 51f, pizza sauce 50f, cooked eggplant 51f, crushed garlic 50f, marinara sauce 50f, all items discarded by employee, all found in stand up reach in cooler, items discarded. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Sliced ham no date mark. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Ham from yesterday found in another cooler still no date mark. Item discarded. **Admin Complaint**
02C-03-5
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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
52
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked lasagna 50f, deli ham 50f, raw fish 50f, pizza sauce 50f, reach in cooler. Ricotta 66f, sliced tomatoes 50f, cooked sausage 51f, shredded cheese 50f, pizza sauce 51f, pizza make table. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced ham 50f, Ricotta cheese 66f,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over unwashed produce.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
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. Sliced ham no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
45
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
30
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 63f, put in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough syrup on prep shelf, item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked lasagna . **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad discarded by operator.
02C-01-5
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 ham no date mark.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza mixer, Slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna no date mark. Cooked pasta no date mark. Both items corrected. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in cooler. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and salad oil on floor in back room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was King's Pizza and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King's Pizza and Grill on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King's Pizza and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at King's Pizza and Grill.
How does King's Pizza and Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
King's Pizza and Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has King's Pizza and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King's Pizza and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at King's Pizza and Grill 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 King's Pizza and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King's Pizza and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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