Westshore Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
90
Score
Westshore Pizza appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Westshore Pizza is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
90
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White chest Reach in freezer next to kitchen entrance. **Warning**
14-36-5
64
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid at dish area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has 3 compartment sink set up as rinse and wash only. Operator set up 3 compartment sink in correct order at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
22-16-4
70
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator written procedure at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles not labeled near 3 Compartment Sink, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handle broke inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair near 3 Compartment Sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks over food baskets. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler over chicken wings, operator removed at time of inspections. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between equipment next to meatballs. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor near soda machines. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
45
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine next to handwash sink near drink cooler.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water hose in handwash sink in employee bathroom.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near drink cooler.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled above 3 Compartment Sink, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese, operator removed at time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in disrepair in bathroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic containers not inverted on shelf in dry storage room.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash can in unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on pizza flour.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handle broke inside of walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in soda cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor near register. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks at self service station not all facing the same direction.
25-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
35
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza 86 F, operator stated they only keep the pizza for 2 hours before it's gone. Recommended time as a public health control.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles not labeled near 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cup with broken handle in cheese.
14-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cup lids on floor in employee restroom. Pizza boxes stored on floor near register. Operator removed pizza boxes at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Single service cups and lids in employee restroom.
25-18-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over bread in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of powder sugar not labeled next to 3 Compartment Sink.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Westshore Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Westshore Pizza on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Westshore Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Westshore Pizza.
How does Westshore Pizza compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Westshore Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Westshore Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Westshore Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Westshore 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 Westshore Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Westshore Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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