Stella's in Gulfport
Last inspected:
2914 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707Stella's in Gulfport has accumulated 169 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility's record shows severe and recurring violations in critical areas. Employee health reporting violations appeared in multiple inspections between February and 2025, representing failures to exclude or restrict sick workers from food handling. Proper cooking temperature violations were cited repeatedly across at least six inspections spanning 2024 to early 2026, indicating consistent inability to hold or cook foods to safe temperatures. Toxic substance control violations were documented in at least five inspections, suggesting ongoing problems with chemical storage or labeling. Management awareness violations were cited in multiple inspections, signaling systemic failures in oversight. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" following a complaint investigation, but this followed a series of escalating enforcement actions in February 2026, including an administrative complaint recommendation on February 19 after an inspection documenting 27 violations including two high-priority employee health reporting violations and two high-priority proper cooking temperature violations. A February 18 inspection documented 39 violations with five high-priority findings before a callback extension was granted on February 23. Despite the absence of emergency closure orders to date, the pattern of repeated high-priority violations in food safety fundamentals—cooking temperatures, employee health, chemical control—reflects persistent operational failures across the facility's recent history.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Stella's in Gulfport: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Stella's in Gulfport: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026031336 | $200.00 | Feb 18, 2026 | Miami (Doral) |
Stella's in Gulfport: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 6 inspections42 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Stella's in Gulfport: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Stella's in Gulfport last inspected?
- Stella's in Gulfport was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Stella's in Gulfport?
- The most frequently cited violations at Stella's in Gulfport are: Toxic substance control, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Stella's in Gulfport had?
- Stella's in Gulfport has had 27 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 Stella's in Gulfport find?
- Stella's in Gulfport was most recently inspected on August 28, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Stella's in Gulfport ever been shut down?
- No, Stella's in Gulfport has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 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.
- Has Stella's in Gulfport faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Stella's in Gulfport has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Stella's in Gulfport been fined?
- Stella's in Gulfport has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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