How many health inspections has FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE had?

FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE ever been shut down?

No, FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Premises clean.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE: Inadequate toilet facilities discourage proper restroom use and handwashing by employees. Lack of supplies (toilet paper, soap, towels) prevents proper hygiene. Non-functioning toilets force employees to delay bathroom breaks, increasing contamination risk. Self-closing doors prevent airborne contamination from reaching food areas. Provide adequate, clean toilet facilities: properly functioning toilets, toilet paper, self-closing doors, handwashing sink with hot/cold water, soap, paper towels. Maintain cleanliness throughout the day. Ensure facilities are accessible to employees at all times. Post handwashing signs. Facilities must comply with ADA requirements.

FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE

1104 NEBRASKA AVE, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BARBARA JOSEPH JR · License: SEA6216722

FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE in Palm Harbor, FL has 20 inspections on record with 110 total violations (5.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

110Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 3, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Jun 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

May 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Jun 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Jun 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

May 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Jul 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE had?: FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE ever been shut down?: No, FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at FIRESIDE PIZZA CAFE are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Premises clean.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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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