Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater
Last inspected:
428 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater has accumulated 280 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.3 per visit. The facility faces recurring citations for improper ventilation, unclean utensils, and food contact surface violations. In early 2025, inspectors issued multiple consecutive callbacks for non-compliance before compliance was achieved in March. Fire safety records document three violations, including a blocked exit, an improperly gauged fire extinguisher, and flammables stored near ignition sources.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
9.3
violations / inspection
9.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016039998 | $400.00 | Jul 11, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015020373 | $200.00 | Apr 1, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
On pizza line next to hand sink in recharge
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked by kegs . For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only.
Linens , chemicals, gas powered blower, red plastic gas can next to gas water heated, items moved during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 6 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater last inspected?
- Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater had?
- Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater find?
- Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater been fined?
- Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill in Clearwater operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Tony's Pizzeria & Restaurante (2015).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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