Pia's #2
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
33
Score
Inspectors have visited Pia's #2 nine times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Pia's #2's latest score of 33 falls below the Gulfport average of 67. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. lasagna (50F - Cold Holding) In prep cooling next to kitchen entrance from bar. Was prepared and cooled yesterday and kept in this cooler overnight. Other items in the cooler were also out of temp but were brought in this today.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lasagna (50F - Cold Holding) In prep cooling next to kitchen entrance from bar. Was prepared and cooled yesterday and kept in this cooler overnight. Other items in the cooler were also out of temp but were brought in this today. Stop sale issued. heavy whipping cream (47F - Cold Holding) operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator replaced sanitizer and retested at 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Polenta (123F - Cooling, retemped at 90F) Cooked at 3 PM. Cooling in a covered deep pan in walk in cooler. Operator uncovered and moved to blast chiller, retemped at 5 PM at 90F. Operator moved it to a shallow pan and put back in blast chiller for proper cooling. -Cooked eggplant (50F - ambient cooling) Was placed in faulty cooler at 2 PM, temped 50F at 4PM. Operator moved to blast chiller in covered container. Retemped 50F at 5PM. Operator uncovered the containers to allow for proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cookline prep cooler grooved and stained, no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sink by ice machine out back is missing knob on hot side Operator fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -in bar area - in dish pit area -throughout kitchen and food prep areas
36-27-5
Basic - Walls and floors not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -walls in bar area are not smooth and easily cleanable -floors in prep kitchen are unsealed concrete with cracks throughout.
36-30-4
33
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Employee placed ice bags on items.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair reach-in cooler top broken next to window on cook line.
14-11-5
82
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of white beans is dented at seam on dry-storage shelf. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1lb of Pesto pesto with fresh garlic pesto (48F - Cold Holding) prepared more than 24 hours ago in reach-in cooler on cooks line. 10lbs of cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without vacuum breaker in mop sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
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/. Plans don't match plans on file. Ice machine added outside near warewashing area. No hand wash sink in vicinity. Dishmachine added in wait station area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Path of hand wash sink obstructed by wall near bar area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in bar area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones stored on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line and prep table in bar area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 82f degrees Fahrenheit in bar area **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior next to pasta cooler have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a nonsecure area. Located behind warewashing area. **Warning**
08B-62-4
41
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Two raw shell eggs cracked in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded cracked raw shell eggs. Stop-sale not warranted. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected water faucet near mop sink without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Long handle spoon stored in bowl of hand wash sink near cooks line. Employee removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles near dishmachine broken and missing.
36-17-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf in warewashing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank near carbonated soda boxes not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Multiple spatulas and whips stored on wall near cooks line and warewashing entrance not protected from contamination.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board on steam table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table with meat slicer stored on top is rusted.
14-11-5
50
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Soda nozzle bar area soiled with mold like substances.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop no handle in pasta. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Employee moved cell phone.
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area ceiling light not covered.
38-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area soiled with black mold like substance
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager moved item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Bar area has a 2 compartment sink no rinse step set up. Employee brought pan to make 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-16-4
58
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board by induction burners
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handles
10-20-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pia's #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pia's #2 on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pia's #2?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pia's #2.
How does Pia's #2 compare to other restaurants in Gulfport?
Pia's #2 most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Gulfport average of 67.
Has Pia's #2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pia's #2 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pia's #2 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 Pia's #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pia's #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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