Pauls's Chicago Pizza

1500 Mcmullen Booth Rda11, Clearwater, FL 33759

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pauls's Chicago Pizza has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Nonfood-contact surface ( shelves in kitchen) soiled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Clearwater sits at 79, putting Pauls's Chicago Pizza on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups at dispenser on the front counter not covered . Manager covered cups **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit ( lactic acid) provided when using sanitizer at wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface ( shelves in kitchen) soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cabinet interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at pizza make table

22-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered . Pizza dough panned on cart uncovered , stored in walkway area in kitchen . Manager covered pizza and relocated cart **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored . Cleaner spray next to to go cups in front counter area . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated cups **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer - surface cleaner sanitizer RTU . Reviewed with manager

16-33-4

Basic - -Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - soiled ice chute at beverage station Reviewed with manager

22-20-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on food preparation table . Reviewed with manager . Employee removed cellphone **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager

13-04-4

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled slicer on prep table - manager cleaned slicer - ice chute soiled at beverage station- manager cleaned the ice chute **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored next to to- go lids on shelf in dry storage area - manager relocated jacket - purse stored next to wrapped cups on shelf in front counter area - employee relocated purse **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager . Employee put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled cart used to store pizza plates in dishwashing area - employee cleaned cart **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in food prep area

22-16-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food ( ice) contaminated by soiled equipment. - soiled interior of ice machine on the interior drop plate with water dripping from drop plate -manager removed ice and cleaned drop plate **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-13-4

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine - manager removed ice and cleaned interior drop plate **Corrective Action Taken**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler - manager placed employee food into a closed container and labeled container for employee food **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Food ( ice) contaminated by soiled equipment. - soiled interior of ice machine on the interior drop plate with water dripping from drop plate - manager removed ice and cleaned the interior drop plate See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-19-4

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pauls's Chicago Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pauls's Chicago Pizza on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pauls's Chicago Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface ( shelves in kitchen) soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pauls's Chicago Pizza.

How does Pauls's Chicago Pizza compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Pauls's Chicago Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Pauls's Chicago Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pauls's Chicago Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pauls's Chicago Pizza 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 Pauls's Chicago Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pauls's Chicago Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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