Zeins Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Zeins Pizza six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw ground beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( bread ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting board at reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Repeat Violation**
32-07-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen under equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food ( can goods , bottle of water ) stored on floor in storage area . Reviewed with manager .
08B-38-4
61
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: **Time Extended**
32-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris a,not walls, under cooking equipment and in food storage areas - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
74
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -36 rodent droppings in food storage room near hot water heater - 5 rodents droppings on the food dry storage shelf - 6 rodent droppings on floor near double door reach in coolers
35A-04-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach in freezer
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris a,not walls, under cooking equipment and in food storage areas
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food ( bag of salt ) not covered in storage room
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in double door coolers .
08B-17-4
47
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Three Live, small flying insects in kitchen in trashcan- operator removed trashcan from inside establishment **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roach on prep table near slicer - operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized prep table **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment - no faucets for hot or cold water at curbed area in back of establishment
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in front counter area
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in front counter area .
22-16-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zeins Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zeins Pizza on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zeins Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zeins Pizza.
How does Zeins Pizza compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Zeins Pizza most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Zeins Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zeins Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zeins 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 Zeins Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zeins Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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