Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub

3121 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
29
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 10 violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 67, which Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub's 29 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored next to/ packages touching footlong sausages. Operator moved ground beef to store below ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -cans of Raid in warewash area
41-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly behind bar -1 live fly in warewash area
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -operator drank from cup stored over pizza prep cooler, then began preparing a pizza without washing hands first. Operator washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -mussels defrosting in hand wash sink on cook line Operator removed mussels -operator poured drink into hand wash sink in warewash area **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee hired over 60 days ago with no food handler training has not signed an employee health reporting agreement.
11-26-1
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. Pizza cook hired over 60 days ago has no proof of food handler training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles of bleach and water mixture not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -uncovered drink stored on top of dough mixer on cook line -operator drank from uncovered drink in pizza preparation area being stored on shelf above prep cooler Operators discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. -uncovered drink stored on top of dough mixer on cook line -operator drank from uncovered drink in pizza preparation area being stored on shelf above prep cooler
12B-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
29
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (55F - Cold Holding) Operator put items in freezer to rapid cool. Retemped at 43F or below**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza being held on 4 hour time as public health control hold, no written procedure available. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control paperwork.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead roaches in sticky trap behind bar. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above ice machine, ice bucket and utensils being stored atop ice machine not protected without ceiling tile covering.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted, discussed with operator that current license may be printed out online.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind ice machine by dishwasher area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored on prep cooler shelf on cook line above food preparation area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Grease receptacle and dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both on gravel.
33-23-4
Basic - Interior of ovens on cook line have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Outside next to mop sink.
42-01-4
52
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
39
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
22
Mar 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in back storage area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked wings in reach-in cooler. Manager properly stored raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 12:30 cooked onions (70F - Cold Holding) 12:45 cooked onions (56F - Cold Holding); 12:45 sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Manager moved items to freezer , placed ice bags on items. 2:00 cooked onions 40F, 2:00 sausage 36F, 2:05 cooked onions 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning issued for operating without a license. License can not be issued at this time due to remodel from plans currently on file. Ice machine has been moved. No three-compartment sink, only two compartment sink next to dish washer. Hand wash sink in ware washing area relocated. Operators are aware that plans showing remodel need to be approved through the Division before license can be issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Per proviso requirements: No air curtains installed over garage door. Garage door next to pizza oven and sandwich make table was open during service. **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler in kitchen have built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning issued for operating without a license. License can not be issued at this time due to remodel from plans currently on file. Ice machine has been moved. No three-compartment sink, only two compartment sink next to dish washer. Hand wash sink in ware washing area relocated. Operators are aware that plans showing remodel need to be approved through the Division before license can be issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Per proviso requirements: No air curtains installed over garage door. Garage door next to pizza oven and sandwich make table was open during service. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at dish area not identified. Manager labeled bottle bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle doors. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some missing tiles under dish machine area and crack tile at pizza area.
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted properly. Manager inverted ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank next to pizza oven not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
26
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. calms (65F - Cold cooling) manager placed items in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. **Warning**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Incomplete plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans and provisos must be adhered to and approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walked plans at this inspection. Operator is missing coved molding throughout the location in various places. The ceiling over the pizza prep and pizza oven is not smooth easily cleanable and nonabsorbent, and the seating change evaluation has not been completed. Operator must adhere to provisos to complete the Plan Review process **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Only licensed for 50. Requesting 70 seats. Emailed seating change evaluation form. **Warning**
51-09-4
55
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub.

How does Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub compare to other restaurants in Gulfport?

Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Gulfport average of 67.

Has Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub 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 Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tommy's Hideaway Wood Fired Pizza and Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.