Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater
Last inspected:
14820 Us Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33764Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater has been cited for 191 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 7.96 violations per inspection—more than 50% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the inspection record, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 separate inspections, handwashing and hand/arm washing violations appearing in multiple inspections, and shell stock requirement violations documented in at least 3 inspections. Consumer advisory violations have appeared consistently across recent inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 yielded 21 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater last inspected?
- Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater had?
- Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater find?
- Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Country Pizza Italian Grill in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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