Pauls's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater
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1500 McMullen Booth Rda11, Clearwater, FL 33759Paul's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater has received 23 inspections since January 2022, accumulating 165 violations—an average of 7.2 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including proper hand and arm washing cited in at least 4 separate inspections, consumer advisory violations in nearly every inspection, and chemical storage violations in 5 inspections. Additional serious violations include employee health policy violations, parasite destruction requirements, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surface sanitation. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 documented 12 violations—4 high-priority—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pauls's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Pauls's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Pauls's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pauls's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater last inspected?
- Pauls's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pauls's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pauls's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Pauls's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater had?
- Pauls's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pauls's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater find?
- Pauls's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pauls's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Pauls's Chicago Pizza 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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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