Westshore Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Westshore Pizza stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer in kitchen. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer door insulation exposed next to fryers.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of pizza on floor in shed. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under Handwash sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
70
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of metal reach in coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee coffee creamer in reach in cooler over dough for establishment.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls.
36-27-5
78
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef burgers over churros in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yello liquid at mop sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near three compartment sink. Employee relocated at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk water plastic bottles of water on floor at front counter area.
08B-38-4
64
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in chicken wings located in chest freezer next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting over 3 Compartment Sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair under mixer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut onions before washing them, discussed with operator washing produce before prep.
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on table with sauces. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler handle broke near microwave. Reach in cooler gaskets torn located across from pizza ovens.
14-11-5
67
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Soda dispenser in dining room.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On reach in cooler in kitchen next to handwash sink.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in wing container.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink on reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk pizza boxes on floor in outside shed. Operator relocated at of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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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 Feb 27, 2026. 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 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?
No. Recent inspections at Westshore Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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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