Westshore Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Westshore Pizza has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gallon bleach stored next to prep table and triple sink during inspection. Operator moved bleach to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on top of soda bib boxes at time of inspection.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and ear bugs over prep table in pizza room at time of inspection. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in outside walk in cooler at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled in sandwich part of kitchen at time of inspection.
02D-01-5
70
Jul 15, 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. Observed cutting board table is stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspctionnn **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored next to hand wash sink by kitchen door at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
82
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda machine nozzles soiled at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Batteries dead at towel dispenser at hand wash sink entering kitchen at time of inspection. Operator didn't have new batteries at time of inspection. Operator placed paper napkins at hand wash sink for drying hands. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging off shelves over triple sink in main kitchen at time of inspection. Bottle had amber colored liquid in it at time of inspection n
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor next to hand wash sink at time of inspection. Operator hung mop to dry **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on main walk in cooler door soiled at time of inspection n
23-03-4
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. Observed employee coffee cup without lid at time of inspection in kitchen.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee stored on prep table for kitchen next to food. Employee moved coffee at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards table in pizza room stained during inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored next to customer food in reach in cooler in sandwich kitchen
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of wing sauce stored on floor in dry storage room next to ice machine.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour in pizza making room. Operator moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection
42-01-4
74
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dish detergent stored on shelf with/above food containers and utensils.
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards in kitchen - On soda fountain around drink nozzles
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board/table in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in freezer bacon toppings, Philly cheesesteak slices, French fries
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed togo pizza boxes on floor. Employee was constructing togo pizza boxes. Employee placed boxes on table. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two mops by stored on floor by hand wash sink entering kitchen. Operator set mops to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
55
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution in sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm. Operator remade bucket to 100 ppm during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on soft drink fountain in dining room during inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone over prep table in kitchen. Employee removed phone after speaking with them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of pepperoni stored on freezer floor during inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks over pizza prep station. Operator moved drinks to a suitable area during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
May 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meats ROP portions in walk-in cooler
02C-03-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Aprons and towels in storage room
21-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. 2 liter bottles of soda
08B-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in storage room **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food containers on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
41
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pizza on counter held more then 4 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale.
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Outside by back door
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).
25-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of food containers on floor in storage room
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walkin freezer
08B-38-4
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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 Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Westshore Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Westshore Pizza.
How does Westshore Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Westshore Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Westshore Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Westshore Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Westshore Pizza 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 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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