Westshore Pizza VIII

1346 Tampa Rd #302, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Westshore Pizza VIII has been inspected six times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Palm Harbor facility scores 74, putting Westshore Pizza VIII on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser stored in kitchen. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104 **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits at establishment. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No chemical sanitizer in establishment upon arrival. Operator left and acquired chlorine sanitizer for food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze Bottles of oil and water unlabeled in kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash signs by handwash sink across from pizza oven. Provided operator with proper signage which they Posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler has rust pitted to surface, **Warning**
14-17-4
55
Oct 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine the time the foods began being held and time stamped **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened soda on prep table. Operyremoved soda **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee no hir restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan has build up of dust
23-03-4
90
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
82
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine the time the pizza was placed in case and time stamped accordingly **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Provided hand out regarding bodily fluid clean up
11-27-4
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. Provided form to operator employee agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled. Discussed the importance of labeling all foods once they are removed from its original container with its common name.
02D-01-5
67
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Westshore Pizza VIII last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Westshore Pizza VIII on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Westshore Pizza VIII?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Westshore Pizza VIII.

How does Westshore Pizza VIII compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Westshore Pizza VIII most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Westshore Pizza VIII's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Westshore Pizza VIII have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Westshore Pizza VIII 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 VIII inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Westshore Pizza VIII is inspected around two times per year on average.