Queens Pizza & Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
58
Score
Queens Pizza & Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Queens Pizza & Restaurant's latest score of 58 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled purple cutting board in crevices at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again for lasagna in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tina and Holly food handler training expired in 2025 - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food ( cheese ) not covered in walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of raw chicken in standing water . Manager turned running cold water on the thawing food **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: No foods being thawed at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in food prep area . Manager discarded cutting boards . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
58
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - meatballs 47 F, cooked chicken 47 F , cooked pork 48 F , cooked vegetables 47 F pasta 48 F in drawers under grill under 2 hours moved from walk in cooler . Manager placed food in walk in freezer for quick chill down **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled purple cutting board in crevices at cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again for lasagna in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tina and Holly food handler training expired in 2025
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the front counter area and hallway area near restrooms **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in food prep area . Manager discarded cutting boards . **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food ( cheese ) not covered in walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of raw chicken in standing water . Manager turned running cold water on the thawing food **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer. Middle walk in cooler shelves soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Floor scrub brushes in dish hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken boxes on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Shredded cheese not covered in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cook on cooks line cooking with no hair restraint, -Prep employee prepping food no hair restraint. Manger gave employees hats, employees put on hats as hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -3inch 3rd pans inside dish machine area. Discussed proper air drying with manager.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets at reach in cooler across from pizza stove soiled. Discussed with manager. -Exterior of microwaves on cooks line soiled. Discussed with manager.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Opened Blue Gatorade Inside reach in cooler across from pizza stove above ready to eat foods. Manager moved drink. -Starbucks mocha Frappuccino and Starbucks caramel macchiato beverages stored over ready to eat foods inside walk in cooler, employee moved drinks. -Lipton Diet green tea, blue "Yeti" cup on cooks line across from reach in freezer. Manager moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly repaired. -Hand wash sink near dish machine area cold water knob is not easily turntable, operator has knob screwed on too tight because of a leaking faucet. Discussed with manager.
29-07-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Inside walk in cooler mozzarella cheese not covered, operator placed wrap over cheese. -Dough racks with pizza dough not covered, manager placed coverers over pizza dough. -Prepared and plated salad stored inside reach in cooler at front counter uncovered, employee covered salad. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Beef being thawed in standing water in prep area, employee placed beef inside walk in cooler, discussed with employee and operator proper thawing methods. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Discussed with manager. -Reach in cooler shelves in front wait station rusted, discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled with common name. Operator wrote names of food on bottles. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Queens Pizza & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Queens Pizza & Restaurant on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Queens Pizza & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Queens Pizza & Restaurant.
How does Queens Pizza & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Queens Pizza & Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Queens Pizza & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Queens Pizza & Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Queens Pizza & Restaurant 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 Queens Pizza & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Queens Pizza & Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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