Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport
Last inspected:
5802 28 Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport has accumulated 74 violations across 13 inspections dating back to October 2022, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection — slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been persistent, particularly employee health policy violations cited in 5 of the last 6 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 4 of the last 5 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations appearing across multiple inspections including the most recent two. The December 2025 inspection issued a Warning and documented 24 violations including multiple high-priority employee health and cooking temperature findings. The most recent inspection on February 17, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied after 15 violations were identified.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 4 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport last inspected?
- Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport had?
- Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport find?
- Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport was most recently inspected on May 20, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport ever been shut down?
- No, Pearl Restaurant in Gulfport 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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