The Pearl Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at The Pearl Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Gulfport restaurants, the typical score is 67; The Pearl Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in corner of wait station under soda line area 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach in back door doorway Operator removed and cleaned areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soda lines in ice bin not segregated from drinking ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
29-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic tile used throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in kitchen have accumulation of dust **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
74
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ribs (47F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (51F - Cold Holding) Operator moved ribs to walk in cooler, voluntarily discarded whipped cream. Ribs retemped at 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near salad station **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items such as sponges being stored in handwash sink wash sink next to dish pit. Operator removed these items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef carpaccio on the menu is not identified as a raw item. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade sauces and dressings containing raw egg prepared on Sunday not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped at 109F. **Warning**
16-53-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Soda lines in ice bin not segregated from drinking ice. **Warning**
29-15-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in corner of wait station under soda line area 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach in back door doorway Operator removed and cleaned areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in kitchen have accumulation of dust **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic tile used throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
35
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled items flour.
02D-01-5
82
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From table in kitchen a. cooked potatoes (64F - Cold Holding); b. cooked pasta (75F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw chicken from above raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained with black substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle located in bar area containing bleach containing not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf with clean plates on cooks line.
12B-07-4
47
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Cutting boards stained on cook line. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in the kitchen acoustic ceiling tile. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1, 2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
82
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medicine on shelf over prep table. Employee removed medication. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of artichoke hearts on dry storage shelf. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork in reach I cooler not commercially packaged over ice cream in reach in freezer. Employee removed ice cream. Employee moved ice cream to higher shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ operator manager Karim Chiadmi expired food service managers certificate. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Inaccessible hand sink on cook line with strainer in it. Employee removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen cook line. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hired over 60 days no employee training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written. Plan for time as a public health control. Provided paperwork. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1, 2024 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in the kitchen acoustic ceiling tile. **Warning**
36-37-5
32
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Oct 5, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Pearl Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Pearl Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Pearl Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Pearl Restaurant.
How does The Pearl Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Gulfport?
The Pearl Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Gulfport average of 67.
Has The Pearl Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Pearl Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Pearl 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 The Pearl Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Pearl Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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